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Fishing Clear Creek, Tennessee

3 public access points across 1 county, with directions to every one.

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Every access point

Public access on Clear Creek, county by county

All 3 public access points TWRA records on Clear Creek. Each card opens its own page with written directions, coordinates and a link straight to Google Maps.

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Clear Creek access in Morgan County

Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · Nat’l ParkBarnett Bridgecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →36.12243, -84.79462Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · Nat’l ParkJett Bridgecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →36.12152, -84.74567Free3 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · Nat’l ParkLilly Bluffcanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.10193, -84.71633

What to bring

Tackle for Clear Creek

Three picks from the smallmouth bass checklist that work for the fish here. Affiliate links: buying through them pays this site a small commission at no extra cost to you.

RodSt. Croix Bass X 7 ft medium spinning rodLight enough for a Ned rig, with enough backbone for a 5 lb fish in current.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
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FinesseZ-Man Finesse TRD and Ned rig jigheadsThe single most reliable smallmouth bait on Tennessee rock. Drag it slowly.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
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The water

Clear Creek boat ramps and fishing access

Clear Creek has 3 public access points: 0 boat ramps and 3 kayak launches, in Morgan County.

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3kayak and canoe launches
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River levels

Clear Creek level and flow today

The latest USGS gauge readings on the Clear Creek, the seven-day trend and the forecast.

Clear Creek level

What it looks like

Clear Creek in photographs

What Clear Creek looks like through the year. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

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What you can catch

Fish in Clear Creek

What Clear Creek actually holds, from the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes. A licence is required for all of it.

smallmouth basssunfishrock bassmuskellungecatfish
Guides who fish Clear Creek

What you can keep

Fishing limits on Clear Creek

Clear Creek has no limits of its own, so the statewide limits apply. These are the ones for the fish it holds.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
BluegillNo limitNo minimumStatewide
Rock bass20No 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. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.

Statewide limits and licenses

By county

Counties on Clear Creek

Clear Creek touches 1 Tennessee county. The county page has the bait shops, the bank access and the local limits.

WartburgMorgan County3 access points on Clear Creek, plus the rest of the county’s water.See the spots →

By town

Towns on Clear Creek

These pages measure from the middle of town rather than the county line, which is usually the number that matters when you are deciding where to drive.

Cumberland CountyFishing near CrossvillePublic water within about 30 miles of Crossville, closest first.See the spots →Roane CountyFishing near HarrimanPublic water within about 30 miles of Harriman, closest first.See the spots →

3 public access points on Clear Creek, every one with directions.

Common questions

Questions about fishing Clear Creek

How many public boat ramps are there on Clear Creek?

TWRA lists 0 public boat launches on Clear Creek, across 1 Tennessee county. Every one of them is listed on this page with directions.

What fish can you catch in Clear Creek?

Clear Creek holds smallmouth bass, sunfish, rock bass, muskellunge and catfish. Which of those is actually worth chasing depends on the season, and TWRA sets size and creel limits that change, so check before you keep anything.

Which counties does Clear Creek run through?

Morgan county. Each has its own page on this site with the local bait shops, ramps and bank access.

Can you fish Clear Creek from the bank?

Yes, though no public fishing pier is recorded on Clear Creek. Bank fishing here means the shoreline and parking areas at the public ramps, plus road and bridge crossings where there is public right of way.

Do you need a licence to fish Clear Creek?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, and a trout supplemental on top if you plan to keep trout. Non-residents can buy a three-day or ten-day licence rather than a full year.

Is Clear Creek free to fish?

The water is. Some of the ramps are not, Corps of Engineers sites, state park ramps and marinas often charge to launch or park. Each listing below shows the owner, which is the best guide to whether you will be asked for money.

Keep going

More Clear Creek water, and who fishes it

Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.

Guides by waterLicence and limits