Fishing Parksville Lake

AKA: Ocoee Lake, Parksville Reservoir

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Parksville Reservoir, TN

Popular Fish Species Parksville Lake, TN

Parksville Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Parksville Lake is a popular bass fishing lake with locals. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass and spotted bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Come enjoy fishing for largemouth bass year round. A history of careful fisheries management by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. In Parksville Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Parksville Lake Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Parksville Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. 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.

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for muskellunge in Parksville Lake is improving each year and could provide a trophy fish on any given cast. Giant musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. Muskie fishing can bring some exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular, and strong fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, redear sunfish, rock bass and warmouth at Ocoee Lake in Tennessee.

Pretty as a picture post card, Parksville Reservoir, aka Ocoee Lake, is a 1,900-acre lake in the southeast corner of the state, at Ocoee, TN. Home to the state record spotted bass, this cool-water reservoir supports a broad variety of fish species. Trout, bass, crappie, catfish and a variety of sunfish populate these waters. There are 47 miles of shoreline to explore, and much of the north shore is available for fishing from shore - thanks to Highway 64 paralleling the lake.

There are several places around the lake to launch fishing boats. During winter lake levels drop below the ramps, so four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for launching. Canoes and kayaks are a nice option for fishing here.

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Ocoee Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina
Rentals: Canoes and kayaks
423 338-2064

Marinas

Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina
2496 US-64
Benton, TN 37307
423 338-2064

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Ocoee Docks & Fuel
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited paved parking for vehicles with trailers.

Public Access Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with limited gravel parking.