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 Gatlinburg Fishing Regulation Areas:

• West Prong Little Pigeon River from Park Boundary downstream to Gnatty Branch, except those sections set aside as Children's Streams
• Dudley Creek from Park Boundary downstream to West Prong of the Little Pigeon River, except those sections set aside as Children's Streams
• Roaring Fork from Park Boundary downstream to West Prong of Little River
• LeConte Creek from Painter's Branch downstream to the West Prong of LIttle River

Gatlinburg has a very active stocking and breeding program, and requires a special licensing permit. "Catch and Release" program is in effect from November 1 until April 1 every year. You still MUST have full licenses to fish there, and ALL Gatlinburg waters are closed every THURSDAY. Fishing is permitted with single hook only and with no more than one hand held rod.

Licensing Requirements for Age 16 and over 

For more information ask TWRA agent for assistance 

• Three day fishing no trout: TYPE 77-Cost $10.50 (Not Valid for Gatlinburg Waters)
• Three day All Species: TYPE 78-Cost $20.50 For Gatlinburg, but in addition, you need a type 99  license to fish the Gatlinburg Waters
• Ten day Fishing no trout: TYPE 79-Cost $15.50 not valid for Gatlinburg Waters
• Ten day all species: TYPE 80-Cost $30.50 For Gatlinburg, but in addition, you need type 99 license to fish the Gatlinburg Waters
• Annual all fish: TYPE 81-Cost $51.00 For Gatlinburg, but you need the daily type 99 to fish in Gatlinburg waters in addition to TYPE 80
• One day non-resident Gatlinburg waters only: TYPE 97-Cost $10.50
• Gatlinburg One-day Permit (Type 99-cost $2.50)must be used in addition to type 78, type 80, or type 81 unless under the age of 13.
  

ATTENTION 

New winter fishing regulations are being enforced in Gatlinburg waters! The new rules are in effect from December 1 through March 31.

• All trout caught must be immediately returned unharmed to the water. You cannot keep ANY trout.
• Artificial lures with a single hook MUST be used. You cannot use any bait such as corn, bread, minnows, worms, or power bait.
• You still MUST have a city of Gatlinburg permit. Fishing is closed every Thursday year round.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides 700 miles of wild trout streams that meander through the unspoiled forests. Fishing is permitted from dawn to dusk year round in most of the streams in the park. Check park regulations at a ranger station or visitor's center before you fish. Please note that possession of any brook trout is prohibited.

Licenses: A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing licenses is required to fish in the park and both are good throughout the park. Trout stamps are not required in the park but once you cross the border of the Park to fish, be sure you have the right state license and a trout permit. Fishing licenses are not sold in the park but numerous local stores and outfitters in towns surrounding the Park have them for sale.

CHILDREN'S FISHING AREAS 
no adult fishing allowed!

• LeConte Creek from Painter's Branch upstream to Park Boundary
• West Prong of the Little Pigeon River from 100 yards above the North Gatlinburg Park Entrance downstream to the Gatlinburg By-Pass Bridge
• Dudley Creek, from Highway 441 bridge downstream to the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River

Creel limit is 2 trout per day for kids 12 years old and under who are fishing in the Children's Streams. Only one hand-held rod and single hooks allowed.

Children's Non-Residence Licensing Requirement

• 8 years old and under: No License Required
• 9 years old to 12 years old: in Gatlinburg waters only you need Gatlinburg One-day Permit ONLY (Type 99) cost $2.50
• up to 13 years old in regular waters (NON GATLINBURG): No License Required
• age 13 to 15 years old: Junior Hunt and Fish (type 70-cost is $6.00,  good for one year)  -Inside Gatlinburg waters, they will also need Gatlinburg One-day permit (type 99-cost is $2.50 per day)
• OR they may purchase a Gatlinburg One-day Non-resident Permit (type 97-cost $10.50)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fishing Regulations 
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations : 
A copy of the Code can be obtained at most ranger stations and visitor centers.

Licenses:
You must have a valid Tennessee or North Carolina state fishing license to fish all open Park waters. Licenses must be presented on demand by a Park Ranger.

Tennessee License Requirements  
Residents and nonresidents age 13 and older need a license. The exception is residents who were 65 prior to March 1, 1990. These persons require only proof of age and Tennessee residence.

North Carolina License Requirements  
Residents and nonresidents age 16 and older need a license. Residents age 70 and older may obtain a special license from the state.
Persons under 16 in North Carolina and under 13 in Tennessee are entitled to the same limits as adults and are subject to all other regulations.
The Park does not sell state fishing licenses. They may be purchased in surrounding towns (see license cost in "short version" above. 

Season
Fishing is permitted year-round in open waters.

Time
Fishing is allowed from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. 

Daily Possession Limits

The possession of brook trout is prohibited because the Park is pursuing an aggressive program to protect and restore the brook trout to a self sustaining level. Logging operations in the early 1900s eliminated the brook trout from its natural range.

Lures, Bait, and Equipment
(a) Fishing is permitted only by the use of one hand-held rod.
(b) Only artificial flies or lures with a single hook may be used.
(c) Fishing tackle and equipment including creels and fish in possession are subject to inspection by authorized personnel.
 

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