Cheatham Lake
Cheatham Reservoir covers 7,450 acres with full pool at 385 ft. TWRA lists largemouth as the most abundant black bass and white crappie as predominant.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Most abundant black bass
Smallmouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Crappie
White crappie predominate
Channel Catfish
Predominate
Flathead Catfish
Trophy potential
Blue Catfish
Trophy potential
Striped Bass
White Bass
Walleye
Sauger
Bluegill
Redear Sunfish
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat access sitesPublicTWRA lists 16 public boat access sites, no fees; names not given on the lake pageDirections ↗
- Rock Harbor Marina / Commodore Yacht ClubPublicMarinas with gas, food and boat rentalsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cheatham Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Cheatham Lake ↗Local tips
- Bank anglers can fish below Old Hickory Dam and at Peeler Park, Heartland, Lock A and Pardue recreation areas.
- Largemouth minimum is 14 inches and smallmouth 18 inches.
- Sixteen free public boat access sites are available.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.