North Fork Holston River

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Water type: River
Progression: Holston River -> Tennessee River -> Ohio River -> Mississippi River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Description

From the town of Saltville downstream there is an exceptional smallmouth bass fishery. It routinely produces smallmouth up to five pounds. Sunfish, rockbass, carp, and channel catfish fishing are also good. This river is still under a health advisory from mercury contamination. Fishing is allowed, but the fish must not be consumed. A 20-inch minimum size limit is in effect for smallmouth bass in the North Fork Holston River from the Route 91 Bridge, upstream of Saltville, downstream to the Tennessee State line. All smallmouth bass less than 20 inches must be released. One smallmouth larger than 20 inches may be kept per angler per day. This regulation should protect and enhance the trophy smallmouth fishery that has developed in this river.

North Fork Holston River

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