Few memories stick out as clearly as catching that first fish! Kids ages 15 and younger can fish for free June 8-12 at all public bodies of water, courtesy of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This includes TWRA-owned and operated lakes plus Tennessee State Parks.
Where to Cast a Line in the Nashville Area
Since there’s free fishing for kids all week long, head to a local spot on your own and consider these excellent locations:
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- Two Rivers Park: Features great bank-fishing access near the Cumberland River.
- Percy Priest Lake: Smith Springs Park in nearby Hermitage offers beautiful coves and accessible banks.
- Shelby Park: Offers excellent fishing opportunities on the east side of Nashville.
- Harpeth River State Park – Narrows of the Harpeth: Located at 1300 Narrows of the Harpeth Road in Kingston Springs
- Harpeth River’s Hidden Lake – 7851 McCrory Lane, Nashville
- Harpeth River State Park – Newsom’s Mill – 8729 Newsom Station Road, Nashville
- Pinkerton Park – 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin
- Willow Pond: Located right off Highway 100 in Percy Warner Park, this is a highly accessible, family-friendly pond.
- Statewide State Parks: You can visit any Tennessee State Park to take advantage of license-free fishing and local family events
Discover more fishing activities on Tennessee lakes here.
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