To report the most up-to-date information on fishing in the Midstate, The Tennessean asked for contributions from several avid anglers. They will report on their latest trips, as well as offer tips.

PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WATE) – Pending DNA confirmation, a fisherman in Loudon County may have caught a new state and world record black crappie, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

No matter where you visit in Tennessee, you're sure to find stunning landscapes and an impressive array of wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs are no exception to this rule. There are hundreds of thousands ...

If you love to fish, East Tennessee is the place to be. Fishing website Fishmasters recently ranked the best fishing lakes in the Volunteer State, taking into account the size of each lake, what type ...

A monster emerged from a Loudon County lake on May 15, too big to simply reel up. Lionel Ferguson, a fisherman from Philadelphia, Tennesssee, had to wade into the water and pick it up with his hands.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Anglers in Tennessee and Virginia won’t need a license to reel in their catches on Saturday, and the weather looks to be ideal for fishing. News Channel 11 has compiled ...

Crappie are hands down one of my favorite species to target. These abundant, aggressive fish also taste excellent right out of the fryer. Whether you are bobber fishing in the spring, or ice fishing ...

PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WATE) – Pending DNA confirmation, a fisherman in Loudon County may have caught a new state and world record black crappie, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Pending DNA confirmation, a fisherman in Loudon County may have caught a new state and world record black crappie, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Lionel “Jam” Ferguson, from ...

PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WATE) – Pending DNA confirmation, a fisherman in Loudon County may have caught a new state and world record black crappie, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.