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Boat Launch · White County

City of Sparta #2, Calf Killer River

1 ramp, 1 lane, canoe / kayak landing, accessible parking. In Sparta.

With a guide

Guides and charters near City of Sparta #2

Center Hill and the Caney Fork captains and their numbers. Book with the captain directly.

Smithville

Gone Fishin’ Expeditions

Largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, bluegill, catfishCall 615-814-4832gonefishinexpeditions.com

David Knapp · Crossville

Trout Zone Anglers

Rainbow, brown and brook trout, smallmouth, muskyCall 931-261-1884troutzoneanglers.com

Capt. Jim Durham · Multi-base TN/KY

StriperFun Guide Service

Center Hill and Normandy walleye, Tims Ford stripers, Caney Fork troutCall 931-403-2501striperfun.com

What to bring

Tackle for City of Sparta #2

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How to get there

Getting to City of Sparta #2

City of Sparta #2 is a public boat launch on Calf Killer River in White County, Tennessee, run by the city.

TWRA holds no written directions for City of Sparta #2. Put the coordinates below into your phone to reach City of Sparta #2 directly.

City of Sparta #2 is in Sparta. The closest other public access is City of Sparta, 1.7 miles to the north-east on the same water. For bait, Zorro Bait Co in Sparta is about 1 mile away.

Coordinates 35.92246, -85.46660

Aerial view of City of Sparta #2
City of Sparta #2 from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at City of Sparta #2

Free to launch 3 out of 5 Facilities 3 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Boat ramp

There is a ramp for trailered boats. 1 lane.

Canoe and kayak

A landing shallow enough to carry a paddle craft in and out.

Accessible parking

Marked accessible parking at the access point.

Open 24 hours

Open around the clock per TWRA.

Not recorded here: fishing pier, restrooms, camping.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at City of SpartSpecies list from TWRA notes for Calf Killer River.

What you can keep

Fishing limits at City of Sparta #2

What you can keep from Calf Killer River at City of Sparta #2. Calf Killer River has no limits of its own, so the statewide limits apply. These are the ones for the fish it holds.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Spotted bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Crappie1510 in minimumStatewide
BluegillNo limitNo minimumStatewide
Rock bass20No minimumStatewide
Walleye516 in minimumStatewide
Muskellunge136 in minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026.

TWRA counts 4 public launches in White County.

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More Calf Killer River access near City of Sparta #2

Nearest other Calf Killer River access to City of Sparta #2, by straight-line distance.

City of Sparta #2 water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie.

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Common questions

Questions about City of Sparta #2

Can you launch a boat at City of Sparta #2?

Yes. TWRA records City of Sparta #2 as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. There is no charge to launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at City of Sparta #2?

Yes.

What fish are in the water at City of Sparta #2?

Calf Killer River holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, rock bass, walleye, muskellunge and catfish.

Where can I buy bait near City of Sparta #2?

Zorro Bait Co in Sparta is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 1 mile from City of Sparta #2. Meadow Park Lake park office in Crossville is next, about 21 miles away.

Is there a restroom at City of Sparta #2?

No restroom is recorded here.

Who runs City of Sparta #2?

City of Sparta #2 is listed under the city in TWRA’s public access database.

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