Fort Patrick Henry Lake
Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir near Kingsport is an 895-acre TVA reservoir formed in 1953 by Ft. Patrick Henry Dam.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
5 per day combined with smallmouth
Smallmouth Bass
15-inch minimum
Spotted Bass
15 per day
Crappie
15 per day combined, 10-inch minimum
Striped Bass
2 per day combined with hybrids, 15-inch minimum
White Bass
15 per day
Walleye
5 per day, 18-inch minimum
Rainbow Trout
Protected 16-22 inch range below Boone Dam
Brown Trout
Protected 16-22 inch range below Boone Dam
Redear Sunfish
20 per day
Bluegill
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Fort Patrick Henry Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Fort Patrick Henry Lake ↗Local tips
- Smallmouth must be 15 inches to keep; walleye 18 inches.
- Trout rules (16-22 inch protected range) apply from Boone Dam down to the Louis Milhorn Bridge.
- Check TWRA's access map for ramp locations.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.