John Sevier Reservoir

John Sevier Detention Reservoir is approximately 29,436 sq acres (119.1 sq km) in size.  Fish species include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

TWRA Contact Information: Region 4 Office: 1-423-587-7037, Toll-Free: 1-800-332-0900, E-mail the office  


Regulations

Reservoir full pool elevation is the boundary between the reservoir and tributary streams or rivers for harvest restrictions. Statewide regulations apply for any species not listed below.

  • Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass: Five 5 per day in combination.
  • Largemouth Bass: No length limit.
  • Smallmouth Bass: 13–17 inch PLR, only 1 Smallmouth bass over 17 inches per day.
  • Spotted Bass: 15 per day, no length limit.
  • Crappie (all species): 15 per day in combination, 10-inch minimum length limit.
  • Catfish (all species): No creel limit for fish 34 inches and less in length; only one (1) fish over 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.
  • White Bass: 15 per day, no length limit.
  • Rock Bass: 20 per day, no length limit.
  • Redear Sunfish: 20 per day, no length limit.
  • Bluegill/Warmouth and other sunfishes: No creel or length limit.
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