Lake · Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake
Lake · Tennessee
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Reelfoot Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Reelfoot Lake is a natural 10,427-acre earthquake lake in northwest Tennessee. TWRA highlights famous crappie and bluegill fisheries, a 15-inch / 5-fish largemouth bass rule, limited bank access, a preservation permit requirement, and USFWS unit seasonal closures.
Target species
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
TWRA describes Reelfoot as famous for bluegill.
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
TWRA describes Reelfoot as famous for crappie.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
TWRA publishes a 15-inch / 5-fish largemouth bass rule.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Shallow natural earthquake lake with cypress, limited bank access, and refuge units. USGS 07027000 is elevation only and is not lake-water-temperature authority.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
TWRA states bank access is limited. Public boat access exists but anglers must confirm current TWRA and USFWS unit access, including seasonal closures.
Official sources
Reelfoot has distinctive TWRA harvest rules, a preservation permit requirement, and USFWS seasonal closures. Elevation at USGS 07027000 is not temperature. Verify current TWRA and refuge notices.
Public catalog object under TN-KY-LAKE-RECOVERY-1. conditionPublicationPolicy=static-value-structural-unavailable. Unavailable means insufficient thermal information, not Poor.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Tennessee
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Management Category
Natural lake fishery
Regulation Scope
Reelfoot Lake
Regulation Summary
TWRA Reelfoot Lake special regulations, preservation permit, and USFWS unit closures.
Surface Area
10427 acres
Target Species
White Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Reelfoot Lake. Catalog-visible Unavailable: no qualifying same-lake live USGS 00010. Not USGS 07027000 elevation/stage 36.3531214,-89.4061843. Coordinates: USGS GNIS Reelfoot Lake natural-lake feature, Lake County (lake body, not elevation gage). Unavailable means insufficient thermal information, not Poor.
