Fishing Tims Ford Lake

AKA: Tims Ford Reservoir

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Tims Ford Lake, TN

Popular Fish Species Tims Ford Lake, TN

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Tims Ford Lake due to excellent fisheries management and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. 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. Smallmouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are a favorite of many locals at Tims Ford Lake, as they are plentiful and they are eager to bite, once located. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

Striped Bass Fishing

Due to their large size, striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Tims Ford Lake. They are plentiful, run in schools and can grow to bragging size. During the day stripers hang out in deeper water and feed close to the bottom, 50 feet or deeper. Morning draw the stripers to the much shallower water, look for them around the 20-foot range as they feed on shallow-running schools of bait. The lake is filled with plenty of baitfish and sunfish to to keep the fishery thriving. 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 and hybrid striped bass at Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee.

Home of giant crappie and smallmouth bass, Tims Ford Lake is a 10,500-acre reservoir in the south-central part of the state. The lake is also home to catfish, striped bass, largemouth, white bass and numerous sunfish. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. The entire area as well as the lake are pretty as a picture, and an ideal place for a vacation or weekend fishing trip.

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

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