WikiCatchReelfoot Lake
Tennessee, United States
- lake
- 11 species listed
- 36.3560, -89.4350
Reelfoot Lake is a lake in Tennessee, United States. WikiCatch lists 11 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Bluegill, White crappie. The nearest other water we map in Tennessee is Rag Point Ditch, 8.5 km away.
Species at Reelfoot Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Rag Point Ditchcanal8.5 km
- Horse Island Ditchcanal8.9 km
- Bogus Creekstream14 km
- Running Sloughriver21 km
- Obion Riverriver21 km
- Pike Pondpond28 km
- Big Lakereservoir31 km
- Mockingbird Hills Lakereservoir32 km
About Reelfoot Lake
Tucked into Tennessee, United States, Reelfoot Lake is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Reelfoot Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Bluegill
Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.
- For White crappie
Target submerged structure like brush piles and docks; crappie relate strongly to cover.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Reelfoot Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Reelfoot Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Reelfoot Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
Official Tennessee fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.