GONE FISHIN’
GONE FISHIN’
FISHING LICENSE
You can purchase a fishing license online at
IF YOU WOULD RATHER BE
FISHING, THE WATERS OF EAST
TENNESSEE OFFER SOME OF
THE FINEST PLACES YOU’LL
EVER DROP YOUR LINE.
In addition to Great Smoky Mountains National
Park, there are outstanding fishing opportunities
along the Little Pigeon River and at Douglas Lake,
just a few miles from Pigeon Forge. Wherever you
choose to fish, you will need a valid Tennessee
Fishing License if you take or attempt to take fish
(including crayfish) by any method or if you assist
anyone else to do so. Licenses are available for
purchase at the businesses listed on this page.
EXEMPTIONS
If you are under 13 years of age (resident or
non-resident) in Tennessee or North Carolina
You are on military leave, carrying a copy
of your leave orders; a pass does not meet
this requirement
You are a resident of Tennessee born before
March 1, 1926; to qualify for this exemption
you must carry proof of age and residency
to show a park ranger or TWRA officer,
if requested.
tn.wildlifelicense.com/index.php or from the
following Pigeon Forge businesses.
CLABOUGH’S MARKET
405 Wears Valley Road
J & B MARKET
4250 Parkway
PIGEON FORGE HARDWARE
2519 McGill Street
More information, including a list of fishing
regulations, can be found at
or tn.gov/twra or tnwildlife.org
nps.gov/grsm
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