Cedar Pond Farms
Bluegill and catfish live in our two-acre pond. We stock it every couple of years, many of the fish have reproduced on their own, and some of the catfish are over 10 pounds. It is catch and release only: every fish goes back in the water.
Fishing is part of your farm stay
Bring your own tackle and fish the pond any time during your stay. It is a gentle bank for kids and a quiet place at dusk. Please keep every fish in the water as much as you can, and put each one back. Catch and release is the pond's one rule, and it is how the big catfish stay big.
Do I need a fishing license?
At the farm, no. Cedar Pond Farms holds a current Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Resident Fish Farmer / Catch-Out Pond license. TWRA's rules say customers of a licensed catch-out operation do not need an individual sport fishing license. Read TWRA rule 1660-01-26.
At a public lake, yes. If you fish a lake such as Douglas or Cherokee, you need a Tennessee fishing license unless you qualify for an exemption. Check with TWRA before you go.
This page describes our license and TWRA's rules as we understand them. It is not legal advice, and rules can change.
Our current TWRA license
A flattened copy, valid 10/17/2026 to 10/17/2027. Personal details are removed.
The 90-minute catfish session with a farm guide
- Safety talk and casting lessons on the bank
- Hook tying, and your guide handles every hook removal
- How to hold a catfish the safe way, away from the spines
- Photos of your visit
- Optional lakeside campfire for an additional fee
Coming soon. We are getting the session ready and plan to open it soon. Ask us and we will tell you when it is open.
The pond has a history with TWRA
TWRA has held events at the farm over the years, including a Take a Kid Fishing Day sponsored by Walmart.
Read more in our journal post about fishing at the farm, or see testing your casting on the pond.