REGULATIONS

KEEP IT LEGAL

Know your Limits,

Licenses, & More!

Whether you are hunting, fishing, or boating, before you head out on Dale Hollow Lake you need to make sure you’re educated and legal.

Here you can find all the information on regulations and licenses you need.

Dale Hollow is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency rules and regulations apply, along with standard Coast Guard boating requirements.

Follow the links below for all the information you need!

Explore these links for Dale Hollow Lake HUNTING regulations, education, & licenses!

TWRA HUNTING LAWS

Follow this link for everything you need about hunting regulations statewide in Tennessee & on Dale Hollow.

HUNTING INFO

Follow this link to access additional info about hunting regulations statewide & on Dale Hollow Lake.

PURCHASE LICENSES ONLINE

Follow this link to buy licenses online through the TWRA’s license purchasing website page for hunting.

Explore these links for Dale Hollow Lake BOATING regulations, education, & licenses!

TWRA BOATING LAWS

Follow this link for everything you need to know about boating regulations statewide in Tennessee & on Dale Hollow Lake.

BOATER EDUCATION GUIDE

Follow this link to access a study guide to prepare for Tennessee’s Boater Education Certification Exam required to operate a vessel.

REGISTER VESSELS ONLINE

Follow this link to renew or register your vessel online through the TWRA’s license purchasing website page for boats.

Explore these links for Dale Hollow Lake FISHING regulations, education, & licenses!

TWRA FISHING LAWS

Follow this link for everything you need to know about fishing regulations statewide in Tennessee & on Dale Hollow.

FISHING INFO

Follow this link to access additional info about fishing regulations statewide & on Dale Hollow Lake.

PURCHASE LICENSES ONLINE

Follow this link to buy licenses online through the TWRA’s license purchasing website page for fishing.

Discover HUNTING on Dale Hollow Lake

SEASONS

QUARRY

REGULATIONS

EQUIPMENT

OUTFITTERS

MAPS

HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

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GET IN THE KNOW

Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

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CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

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BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

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SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

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GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

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PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

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SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

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Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

BOAT

FISH

HUNT

PLAY

ENJOY

STAY

LEARN

PLAN