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Public land & waterNo lottery

TN · Fayette County · Fishing

Bill Dance State Fishing Lake at Herb Parson Refuge

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

Browns Creek Lake

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

Carroll Lake

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

Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake

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

Davy Crockett Lake

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

Garrett Lake

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

Gibson County Lake

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

Glenn Springs Lake

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

Lake Graham

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

Lake Halford

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

Laurel Hill Lake

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

Maples Creek Lake

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

Marrowbone Lake

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.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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