Lake · Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake
Location Snapshot
Reelfoot Lake is a shallow west Tennessee natural lake known for a panfish-heavy warmwater fishery. White crappie and bluegill are the principal supported targets, with largemouth bass adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Reelfoot Lake.
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Fishery overview
Bluegill and white crappie are primary and established in Reelfoot Lake. Largemouth bass are common and established. It covers 10,427 acres.
Target species
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Tennessee
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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