Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Tennessee fishing license
You need one to fish in Tennessee. Buy it from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Where to buy it
Online from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (opens in a new tab)
Where this link comes from
The agency's license store, opened Nov 8, 2026.
Before you go
| License | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $49.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 3-day license | $20.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Annual Trout Supplemental (residents) (resident) | $21.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- Free Fishing Day June 12, 2027; children 15 and younger fish free June 12-18, 2027 (Free Fishing Week) Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 13 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- Annual Trout Supplemental (residents): needed for fishing for trout Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
- Carry it while you fish, on paper or on your phone if the state allows.
- Fishing for trout? Some states also need a trout stamp or permit; the agency's page says.
- Read the special regulations for the water you pick: seasons, lures and limits can differ.
- Veteran or service member? Tennessee concessions, quoted from the agency.