Fish in Tennessee

Striped Bass Identification Key

The following table lists the spawning temperatures of various fish species in Tennessee. Temperatures are given in degrees Fahrenheit (F)

Species	First Fry (approximate temperature)
Paddlefish	50-55
Largemouth	68-72
Smallmouth	59-60
Striped Bass	59-65
Cherokee Bass	55-57
Spotted Bass	63-68
White Bass	57-68
Yellow Bass	62-67
Warmouth	75-80
Bluegill*	70-75
Redear	68-75
Green Sunfish	75-85
Black Crappie	62-68
White Crappie	60-65
Channel Catfish	75-80
Blue Catfish	70-75
Walleye	45-50
Sauger	40-45
Muskie	49-59
Northern Pike	40-52
Rainbow Trout	50-55
Brown Trout	47-52
Brook Trout	45-48