Cordell Hull Lake
Cordell Hull Reservoir covers 13,920 acres at summer pool in Smith, Jackson and Clay counties and drops about 5 feet in winter. The Tennessee state-record striped bass, 65 lb 6 oz, was caught here in 2000.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Strong fishery; average about 2.5 lb
Smallmouth Bass
Mostly rocky banks
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Crappie
Mostly white crappie
Striped Bass
Stocked annually
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Sauger
Self-sustaining, more abundant than walleye
Walleye
Limited numbers
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (combined) | LMB 15 in; SMB 18 in; spotted none | 5 |
| Crappie (combined) | 10 in | 15 |
| Striped + hybrid striped bass | Striped 32-42 in slot, 1 over 42; hybrid 15 in | 2 |
| White bass | See Tennessee rules book ↗ | 15 |
| Walleye | 16 in | 5 |
| Sauger | 15 in | 10 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Cordell Hull Lake ↗Local tips
- Striped bass have a 32 to 42 inch protected slot, with only one fish over 42 inches.
- Sauger are self-sustaining and more abundant than walleye.
- The lake drops about 5 feet below summer pool in winter, so watch ramp depths.
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