Park Regulations Licensing Persons possessing a valid Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license may fish all open park waters. A license is required of all persons age 16 or older. Persons under age 16 are entitled to the daily adult bag and possession limit, and are subject to all regulations. Senior citizen licensing is available. The Park does not sell fishing licenses.
Licenses are obtainble in surrounding communities, outside the park .
Season Fishing is permitted year-around in open waters. Time Fishing is allowed from one half hour before official sunrise to one half hour after official sunset. The possession of brook trout is prohibited. The combined total must not exceed five fish. A person must stop fishing immediately after obtaining the limit.