Tennessee Fishing License Phone Number & TWRA Help
Need help with a Tennessee fishing license, Go Outdoors Tennessee login, lost license, reprint, trout permit, regional office, poaching report or app issue? This guide tells you exactly which TWRA number to call and what to say.
The goal is simple: call the correct number the first time. Do not send private details like your Social Security Number through general email, and do not call law enforcement for a login problem.
Quick answer: For Tennessee fishing license help, call TWRA License Section & Agency Sales at 615-781-5270. For Go Outdoors Tennessee login or account lookup help, call 1-888-891-8972. For general TWRA questions, call 615-781-6500 or email Ask.TWRA@tn.gov.
Important privacy warning: TWRA contact guidance says not to send your Social Security Number or other private information through general email. Use phone/account support for sensitive license or account issues.
Use the right line: lost active license = Go Outdoors customer lookup/reprint; lost hard-copy Sportsman license or boat registration card = sales office help; poaching or fishing violation = regional violation hotline; trout or stocking question = Fisheries or regional office.
Official Contact Audit What Matters for License Help
TWRA publishes several phone numbers. The most useful number depends on the exact problem. A license purchase question, login problem, hard-card issue, poaching report and fisheries question should not all go to the same line.
License Section & Agency Sales
615-781-5270 is the key number for license section and agency sales help.
Go Outdoors login support
1-888-891-8972 is the best number when the problem is account login, customer lookup or portal access.
TWRA general information
615-781-6500 is the central office and general information number.
Violations are regional
Fishing, hunting and boating violations should go to the proper regional hotline, not normal license support.
App and phone proof
TWRA’s mobile tools can store licenses, purchase licenses, find places to fish and access regulations.
Private information warning
Do not email Social Security Number, full ID details or sensitive account data to general TWRA email.
Which Tennessee Fishing License Number Should You Call?
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Full Tennessee Fishing License Phone Number Table
Use this as your call-routing table. Save it before starting a license purchase, reprint or trip-planning problem.
| Need help with… | Best phone number | Call this when… | Do not use it for… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing license section / agency sales | 615-781-5270 | License product questions, agency sales, buying support, boating registration routing. | Portal login errors that need Go Outdoors support. |
| Go Outdoors Tennessee login help | 1-888-891-8972 | Customer lookup, password, account access, online profile issues. | Fishing regulations, poaching reports or local waterbody rules. |
| TWRA central office / general info | 615-781-6500 | General TWRA questions or routing to the right division. | Emergency danger, login/password fixes or regional violation reports. |
| Lost hard-copy Sportsman license or boat card | 615-781-6585 | Lost hard-copy Sportsman license or boat registration card assistance. | Normal active fishing license reprints that can be done online. |
| Fisheries Division | 615-781-6575 | Fishery program, stocking, trout, lake, stream or fisheries questions. | License login or payment support. |
| Law Enforcement Division | 615-781-6580 | Law enforcement division questions. For local area issues, regional offices are usually better. | Go Outdoors password or license cart problems. |
| Boating Education | 615-781-6502 | Boating education questions. | Fishing license purchase problems. |
| Boating Registration | 615-781-5270 | Boat registration help and license-section routing. | Fishing rules or poaching reports. |
| Quota Hunts | 615-781-6621 | Quota hunt questions, not regular fishing license help. | Fishing license phone help. |
| TDD | 615-781-6691 | Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. | General non-accessibility phone routing. |
Before You Call TWRA Have These Details Ready
A prepared call is faster and safer. Do not wait until you are at the boat ramp with no proof or weak signal.
Identity basics
Have your legal name, date of birth, address, phone number and email ready.
Customer lookup details
Be ready with TWRA customer ID, driver license number or last four of SSN if the official system asks for it.
License details
Know whether you bought resident, nonresident, youth, senior, trout, all-species, special permit or Sportsman license.
Do not email private data
Never send your SSN, full ID number or sensitive account details through general Ask.TWRA email.
Waterbody name
If the issue is fishing rules, trout, stocking, Reelfoot, Gatlinburg, TWRA State Lakes or South Holston, write the waterbody name first.
Call timing
Regional sales offices are generally public-facing during weekday business hours. Violation hotlines operate later into the evening.
Go Outdoors Tennessee Login, Account and Online Purchase Help
If your problem is login, customer lookup, account access, password, email copy, profile or online reprint, start with Go Outdoors support.
Try customer lookup first
If you previously bought a license or registered a boat in Tennessee, you may already have a TWRA customer profile.
Open Customer LookupUse the right identifiers
The system may ask for date of birth, last name and another identifier such as TWRA number, last four of SSN, driver license number or customer ID.
Call login support if lookup fails
If you cannot access the profile, call 1-888-891-8972 instead of creating a duplicate account.
Check email and address
Before paying, confirm email, mailing address and phone number so license proof and future account access work correctly.
Lost Tennessee Fishing License: Reprint vs Call
A lost active license usually does not mean you should buy again. First decide whether you lost an active license copy or a hard-copy card.
| Problem | Best fix | Phone number if stuck |
|---|---|---|
| Lost annual fishing license copy | Use Go Outdoors Customer Lookup and reprint online at no charge. | 1-888-891-8972 for login help. |
| Deleted license email | Log in and reprint or request another copy if available. | 1-888-891-8972. |
| Phone proof not showing | Log into account, reprint, screenshot, or use app/mobile tools. | 1-888-891-8972. |
| Lost hard-copy Sportsman license | Contact sales office for assistance. | 615-781-6585. |
| Lost boat registration card | Contact sales office / boat registration help. | 615-781-6585 or 615-781-5270. |
| License expired | Do not reprint and fish. Renew or buy a valid license first. | 615-781-5270 for license help. |
TWRA Regional Offices Which Region Should You Call?
Regional offices are best for local waterbody issues, local enforcement routing, wildlife officers, regional fisheries questions and location-specific help.
| Region | Office address | Phone | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region 1 — West Tennessee | 200 Lowell Thomas Drive, Jackson, TN 38301 | 731-423-5725 Toll-free: 800-372-3928 |
West Tennessee license office help, local fisheries, officers, Reelfoot-area routing and regional questions. |
| Region 2 — Middle Tennessee | Ellington Agricultural Center, 5105 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 | 615-781-6622 Toll-free: 1-800-624-7406 |
Nashville/Middle Tennessee office help, regional enforcement routing and local waterbody questions. |
| Region 3 — Cumberland Plateau | 464 Industrial Blvd., Crossville, TN 38555 | 931-484-9571 Toll-free: 1-833-402-4698 |
Cumberland Plateau regional questions, enforcement routing, fisheries and local access issues. |
| Region 4 — East Tennessee | 3030 Wildlife Way, Morristown, TN 37814 | 423-587-7037 Toll-free: 1-800-332-0900 |
East Tennessee, trout, mountain streams, regional office help and local fisheries routing. |
Fishing, Hunting or Boating Violation Phone Numbers
Use these for poaching, illegal fishing, illegal stocking, boating violations, wildlife crime or urgent enforcement routing. For immediate life-threatening danger, call 911 first.
Fisheries, Trout, Stocking and Local Water Questions
For fishing rules after you have the license, the best number may be Fisheries or your regional office, not license sales.
Fisheries Division
Use for statewide fisheries, stocking, fishing events, lake or stream program questions.
Local waterbody questions
Call the regional office for location-specific questions about lakes, streams, ramps, local rules and fishery concerns.
Trout or stocking
Use official trout pages first, then Fisheries or Region 4 / relevant region when the question is site-specific.
Boating Questions That Are Not Regular Fishing License Help
Many anglers also need boat registration, boating education or boat accident help. Those are related but not the same as a fishing license.
| Boating issue | Best number | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Boating Registration | 615-781-5270 | Boat registration questions and sales office routing. |
| Boating Education | 615-781-6502 | Boating education questions. |
| Boating accident or incident report | Use TWRA contact / report process | Report or request official boating accident / incident records. |
| Emergency on the water | 911 | Immediate danger, accident, injury or rescue need. |
Can You Email TWRA for Fishing License Help?
Email is useful for general questions, but not for private license/account data.
General email
Ask.TWRA@tn.gov can be used for general TWRA questions.
Never email SSN
Do not send Social Security Number, full driver license number, payment details or private account data through general email.
Call for sensitive issues
Use phone/account support when the issue needs identity verification, customer lookup or account correction.
Exact Call Scripts What to Say
Use these short scripts to get faster help.
License product question
“Hi, I need help choosing the correct Tennessee fishing license. I am a resident/nonresident, age __, fishing for trout/no trout, and I may fish at ____. Which license and permit should I buy?”
Login problem
“I am trying to access my Go Outdoors Tennessee account. I may already have a TWRA customer profile. Can you help me locate it before I create a duplicate?”
Lost license copy
“I bought a Tennessee fishing license but lost the copy/email. I think it is still active. Should I reprint from Customer Lookup instead of buying again?”
Violation report
“I want to report a suspected fishing/boating violation. The location is ____, time was ____, vehicle/boat description is ____, and the suspected violation is ____.”
If You Called the Wrong Number Fix It Fast
Use this table if you are being transferred or not getting the right answer.
| What happened | Likely issue | Better next step |
|---|---|---|
| License staff cannot reset login | Portal/account issue. | Call Go Outdoors support at 1-888-891-8972. |
| Go Outdoors support cannot answer fishing rule | Rule/waterbody issue. | Call Fisheries or regional office. |
| Central office routes you elsewhere | Local or regional issue. | Call the regional office for the county/waterbody. |
| Agent says they cannot fix your hard card | Hard-copy Sportsman/boat card issue. | Call sales office help at 615-781-6585. |
| You need to report poaching | Enforcement issue. | Call the correct regional violation hotline. |
TWRA Central Office Map and Main Contact
Use this address for TWRA central office reference. For local issues, regional offices may be more useful.
Central office
5107 Edmondson Pike, Ellington Agricultural Center, Nashville, TN 37211
Main: 615-781-6500
Related Tennessee Fishing License Help
Use these related guides only when they solve a real next step.
Go Outdoors login and buying
Use this if the phone issue is really an online portal or account problem.
Go Outdoors Tennessee fishing licenseLost license
Use this if the user should reprint instead of calling or buying again.
Lost Tennessee fishing licenseReprint proof
Use this for step-by-step reprint and proof recovery.
Tennessee fishing license reprintElectronic phone proof
Use this if the user asks whether a phone copy is legal.
Tennessee electronic fishing licenseLicense cost
Use this before calling if the question is about resident, visitor, trout or permit fees.
Tennessee fishing license costSpecial permits
Use this if the call involves trout, Gatlinburg, Reelfoot, Tellico-Citico or TWRA lake permits.
Tennessee fishing permit guideOfficial Links Use After Choosing the Right Help Path
These links are for final action only: calling, account lookup, buying, reporting, or checking official rules.
TWRA mobile app
Use to store licenses, purchase licenses, find places and access regulations.
App infoTennessee Fishing License Phone Number FAQ
What is the Tennessee fishing license phone number?
For Tennessee fishing license help, call TWRA License Section & Agency Sales at 615-781-5270.
What number do I call for Go Outdoors Tennessee login help?
For Go Outdoors Tennessee login, customer lookup or account access help, call 1-888-891-8972.
What is the TWRA main phone number?
The TWRA central office and general information number is 615-781-6500.
Who do I call if I lost my Tennessee fishing license?
If the license is active, use Go Outdoors Tennessee Customer Lookup and reprint it online. For login problems call 1-888-891-8972. Do not buy again unless the license is expired or wrong.
Who do I call for a lost hard-copy Sportsman license or boat registration card?
TWRA FAQ points users with a lost hard-copy Sportsman license or boat registration card to sales office help at 615-781-6585.
Can I email TWRA my Social Security Number?
No. Do not send your Social Security Number or other private information through general TWRA email. Use phone or official account support for sensitive license/account issues.
What number do I call to report fishing violations in Tennessee?
Use the regional violation hotline: West Tennessee 1-800-831-1173, Middle Tennessee 1-800-255-8972, Cumberland Plateau 1-833-402-4699, or East Tennessee 1-800-831-1174.
Who do I call for trout stocking or fisheries questions?
Call the Fisheries Division at 615-781-6575 or contact the TWRA regional office for the waterbody location.
What are TWRA regional office phone numbers?
Region 1 Jackson: 731-423-5725. Region 2 Nashville: 615-781-6622. Region 3 Crossville: 931-484-9571. Region 4 Morristown: 423-587-7037.
What is the TWRA TDD number?
The TWRA Telecommunications Device for the Deaf number is 615-781-6691.
Should I call TWRA before buying a license?
Call if you are unsure about resident status, trout coverage, senior/specialty licenses, special-water permits, hard-card issues or account problems. If you already know what to buy, Go Outdoors Tennessee is usually faster.
Can TWRA help me with a local lake or river rule?
For local waterbody rules, call the regional office for that area or check TWRA fishing regulations before fishing.
Final Phone Help Advice
For most Tennessee fishing license problems, start with the exact issue: license product = 615-781-5270, Go Outdoors login = 1-888-891-8972, lost active license = customer lookup/reprint, hard-copy Sportsman or boat card = 615-781-6585, fishing violation = regional hotline, fisheries/trout = 615-781-6575 or regional office.
Best path: identify your problem → collect account/license details → use the correct number → avoid emailing private data → save the answer and official proof before fishing.