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Lake Information for Reelfoot Lake


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Description: 

Reelfoot Lake is a shallow natural lake located in the northwest portion of Tennessee and extending into Fulton County, Kentucky. Much of it is really more of a swamp, with bayou-like ditches (some natural, some man-made) connecting more open bodies of water called basins, the largest of which is called Blue Basin. Reelfoot Lake is noted for its bald cypress trees and its nesting pairs of bald eagles. It is the site of Reelfoot Lake State Park.

Lake Isom, a similar, smaller lake to the immediate south, is a National Wildlife Refuge area.

Facilities and Parks: 

Crappie fishing is best toward the end of March through the first part of May. Crappie activity will slow down during the hot summer months and will increase again around October when the water temperature cools. Fishing for Crappie can be good throughout the winter. Bream and Bluegill fishing usually starts getting active around late April and will continue through early July. Bluegill become active again in September. Largemouth Bass fishing is good from March through late October. Yellow Bass or Striped Jack as the locals call them are the most active fish from July through September. Catfishing is done during the spring and summer months using conventional tackle, yo-yos, limb lines and trot lines.

Fishing Description: 

Fishing is available year round. Bass, crappie, bream, and catfish are most popular species sought.

Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: 

Crappie fishing is best toward the end of March through the first part of May. Crappie activity will slow down during the hot summer months and will increase again around October when the water temperature cools. Fishing for Crappie can be good throughout the winter. Bream and Bluegill fishing usually starts getting active around late April and will continue through early July. Bluegill become active again in September. Largemouth Bass fishing is good from March through late October. Yellow Bass or Striped Jack as the locals call them are the most active fish from July through September. Catfishing is done during the spring and summer months using conventional tackle, yo-yos, limb lines and trot lines.

Fish: 
Crappie
Fish: 
Largemouth Bass
Fish: 
Sunfish
Fish: 
Bass Family
Fish: 
Catfish Family
Optional Information
Surface area: 
15000.00
Name: 
Reelfoot Lake
Lake type: 
lake
State: 
Tennessee

Businesses Located Nearby

Boat Rental

    Bo's Landing
  • 2275 State Route 21 E - Tiptonville, TN
  • (731) 253-7809
    B & B Boats & Bikes
  • 110 Missouri Ave - Sikeston, MO
  • (573) 471-2717

Vacation Rental

    Reelfoot Lake Inn
  • 1700 State Route 21 E - Tiptonville, TN
  • (731) 253-6845

Bar and Restaurant

    Talley'5 Cafe
  • 105 N Main St - Tiptonville, TN
  • (731) 253-9824
    Pit Barbecue
  • 3970 State Route 21 E - Tiptonville, TN
  • (731) 253-8600

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