perch

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  Freshwater Musky

  2020, Collins River TN Fishing - Dwayne Hickey

  The Collins River in Tennessee, near McMinnville, is known for smallmouth bass and red eye perch fishing. However, the river has seen a shift with the reintroduction of the Musky, a species once extinct. The stocking effort by Tennessee was successful, with the last muskie fingerlings stocked in 2012. The fishery is now healthy, with yearly data proving its health.

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  Freshwater Smallmouth Bass

  2019, Spring Bass and Perch Fishing - Dwayne Hickey

  Creek fishing in Tennessee starts in mid-March, attracting smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and shell crackers. Small creeks and rivers offer great opportunities for fishing, with wading upstream and using small top water lures. Live bait and crawfish are excellent choices for targeting river fish, with simple rigs and fast action rods.

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