Fishing Old Hickory Lake

AKA: Old Hickory Reservoir

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Old Hickory Lake, TN

Popular Fish Species Old Hickory Lake, TN

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Not surprisingly, largemouth bass are the most sought after fish in Old Hickory Lake again this year. Great fisheries management, fertile water and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass, make this a virtual bass factory. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.

Black Crappie

Black crappie run in big schools and are growing to bragging size throughout Old Hickory Lake, this year. Crappie fishing has been quite good when you find them. They can be found around brush, trees and other cover. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Striped Bass Fishing

Due to their large size, striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Old Hickory Lake. They are plentiful, run in schools and can grow to bragging size. Being successful at fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers which are likely to be nearby. Fish finders, and forward facing sonar, are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, rock bass, warmouth, white bass, yellow bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, paddlefish and sauger at Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee.

Situated in the northeast outskirts of Nashville, Old Hickory Lake is a 23,000-acre reservoir in the north-central part of the state. Over 440 miles of shoreline provides ample opportunity for anglers to drop a line. Much of the lake is surrounded by residential homes. However, there are parks and other areas allowing places for fishing from the bank. Fishing boats, kayaks and canoes allow anglers to cover more water and improve the odds of locating schools of fish. Old Hickory Lake is known for its fantastic largemouth bass fishing. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

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