Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Fayette County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Bill Dance State Fishing Lake at Herb Parson Refuge using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Henderson County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Browns Creek Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Carroll County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Carroll Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Bedford County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Trolling motors only. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Crockett County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Davy Crockett Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Weakley County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Garrett Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license is required unless exempt; TWRA does not require its additional lake fishing permit here.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply, but Garrett is open 24 hours. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Gibson County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Gibson County Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Tipton County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Glenn Springs Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Madison County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Graham using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Carroll County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Halford using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and Lake Halford-specific use permit are required unless exempt. Purchase permits directly.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Lawrence County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Laurel Hill Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. The designated shoreline near the office is youth-only. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Carroll County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Maples Creek Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
TN · Davidson County · Fishing
Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Marrowbone Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A fishing license and TWRA lake fishing permit are required unless exempt. Sportsman/lifetime and specified age exemptions apply. Purchase before visiting.
Daylight fishing hours generally apply. No alcohol or water sports; boating is for fishing with no-wake/motor restrictions. Trolling motors only. Verify the individual lake rules before travel.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
