Fishing in Tennessee in May

8 species in our database have season windows covering May in Tennessee — including Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Blue Catfish, Brook Trout. Each links to a full profile with identification features and baits. Seasons shift by region and regulation; the Tennessee state guide has licence sources.

Freshwater targets in Tennessee, May

Species	Season
Bigmouth Buffalo	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Black Bullhead	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Blue Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Brook Trout	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Freshwater Drum	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Sauger	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Smallmouth Buffalo	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
White Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

National view: what's biting across all states in May.