2017 Pigeon Forge Travel Guide Jan. 2017 | Page 12

12 ANGLING THE DAY AWAY ANGLING THE DAY AWAY HENRY DAVID THOREAU ONCE SAID, “EVERYONE SHOULD BELIEVE IN SOMETHING; I BELIEVE I’LL GO FISHING.” If you share that belief, the waters of East Tennessee offer some of the finest places you’ll ever drop a 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 FISHING LICENSE You can purchase a fishing license online at 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 northeast of 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. Fishing licenses are available for purchase at the businesses listed on this page. EXEMPTIONS 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. More information, including a list of fishing regulations, can be found at or tn.gov/twra or tnwildlife.org nps.gov/grsm