Spawining Temperatures
The following table lists the spawning temperatures of various fish species in Tennessee. Temperatures are given in degrees Fahrenheit (F)
| Spawning Temperatures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species | Spawning | First Fry (approximate temperature) |
| Paddlefish | 50-55 | ~57 |
| Largemouth | 68-72 | ~75 |
| Smallmouth | 59-60 | ~65 |
| Striped Bass | 59-65 | ~68 |
| Cherokee Bass | 55-57 | ~60 |
| Spotted Bass | 63-68 | ~70 |
| White Bass | 57-68 | ~63 |
| Yellow Bass | 62-67 | ~70 |
| Warmouth | 75-80 | ~80 |
| Bluegill* | 70-75 | ~77 |
| Redear | 68-75 | ~77 |
| Green Sunfish | 75-85 | ~85 |
| Black Crappie | 62-68 | ~68 |
| White Crappie | 60-65 | ~65 |
| Channel Catfish | 75-80 | ~82 |
| Blue Catfish | 70-75 | ~78 |
| Walleye | 45-50 | ~50 |
| Sauger | 40-45 | ~47 |
| Muskie | 49-59 | ~52 |
| Northern Pike | 40-52 | ~54 |
| Rainbow Trout | 50-55 | ~55 |
| Brown Trout | 47-52 | ~51 |
| Brook Trout | 45-48 | ~50 |
