Reelfoot Lake
Reelfoot Lake is Tennessee's largest natural lake at 10,427 acres, shallow with many stump fields; about 68% of the lake is 3 feet deep or less. TWRA notes white crappie are the most harvested fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
White crappie most harvested, mostly Lower Blue Basin; black crappie of half to one pound in Buck Basin area
Bluegill
Ranks among the state's best for catch rate and size
Largemouth Bass
Historically low densities
Spotted Bass
Channel Catfish
Historic surveys estimated over 400 lb per acre
Redear Sunfish
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
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Reelfoot 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 Reelfoot Lake ↗Local tips
- Most of the lake is shallow (68% at 3 ft or less), so fish stump fields and vegetation pockets.
- Public shoreline access is limited in the two middle basins; check TWRA's boating and fishing access map.
- A Preservation Permit is required for most anglers, and gas-powered boats are barred from posted areas April 1 to May 31.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.