6 of the Best Fishing Spots Near Kingsport, TN

The small city of Kingsport, TN has some of the best scenery in the country, and you can expect to find equally brilliant fishing spots here too! Many of the best places to fish here are right within the city limits, so it’s easy to find somewhere close by.

South Holston River

One of the best fly fishing destinations around, and full of wild brown trout, the South Holston is an excellent place to start your fishing journey. With an incredible 8,500 fish per mile, it is a great place to cast your line. While most of the fish in the river are the aforementioned wild brown trout, the river is also stocked with rainbow trout too.

Warriors Path State Park

Warriors is very popular with kayak and boat fishermen, and you can expect to catch a large variety of fish here. The most common are bass, catfish, and crappie, but there’s also a chance to see some bluegill and sunfish here too. The lake has plenty of amenities, including a wheelchair ramp, camping, and picnic areas.

Boatyard Riverfront Park

This 19-acre park is located on the south fork of the Holston River and boasts an impressive population of bass, catfish, sunfish, and trout. Fishing is allowed from dawn every day until 10 pm. There are two fishing piers here, as well as plenty of bank access, and the piers are wheelchair accessible, too.

Watauga River

Another premium fly-fishing spot is the Watauga River, with its large populations of brown and rainbow trout. the tailwaters near the Wilbur Dam are one of the best places in the area to wade fish, but there are restrictions on what can be kept and the type of lures that you are allowed to use, so definitely check before you go.

Allendale Mansion

Built in 1950, this large Georgian-style mansion has plenty of areas for walking and picnicking and walking, as well as two small, stocked fishing ponds. Fishing is allowed from dawn until dusk on both the smaller upper pond and the slightly larger lower pond. However, be aware that fishing may not always be allowed, other events at Allendale take priority and may result in the ponds being closed.

Bays Mountain Park

This park and its 44-acre lake is a great place to fish for children and seniors. You can expect to find lots of bass, bluegill, and channel catfish in the lake and there are no restrictions on lures, except for a prohibition on the use of wild minnow. You can even use bluegill caught in the lake as bait! Fishing is allowed for people under 16 or over 55.

Be aware that to fish at the spots on this list, you will need a valid Tennessee fishing license for anyone over the age of 12, but don’t let that stop you from exploring the many wonderful places to fish in the Kingsport area! For more information, visit Toyota of Kingsport today!

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