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LET'S GO FISHING

  • TWO LAKE FRONT LOCATIONS NORTH-SOUTH

    731-253-6581 sportsmansresort @reelfootlake.com
  • FISHING PACKAGES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS

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Crappie fishing

What is the best month to catch crappie? There is no one best month for catching crappie. But the spring season provides the best opportunity to catch lots of them. This is because the fish are starting to spawn, and you'll never have more fish in one area than in the spring. It is knowing where the crappie is, 75% battle when fishing in the spring months.
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Bluegill fishing

What is the best month to catch bluegill?Spring and early summer is the best time to catch bluegills because they gather in the shallows to spawn, become very aggressive, and are easy to catch. Boat within easy casting distance of the nests with a small lure or bait just below a small bobber.How deep should I fish for bluegill?Most nests can be found 1 to 4 feet deep, except in clear water, where spawning beds might be as deep as 10 to 15 feet. On larger reservoirs, spawning bluegill can be found 2 to 7 feet deep in the backs of pockets along flatter banks.
Are there catfish in Reelfoot Lake?Reelfoot Lake is one of the world's greatest natural fish hatcheries. Approximately 54 species of fish can be found in the lake. The primary game fish include several types of bream, white and black crappie, several species of catfish, largemouth bass and yellow bass.
Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee, formed by earthquakes in the 19th century, covers 15,000 acres of cypress swamps, shallow waters, and islands, making it a top fishing spot. Known for spring crappie fishing, it also offers excellent bass, bluegill, sunfish, catfish, and perch opportunities. Anglers often fish from boats, navigating the lake’s submerged structures, or from shore at public access points like Reelfoot Lake State Park. The peak fishing season is spring through early summer, but the lake offers year-round fishing in a peaceful, scenic setting.
GREAT LARGEMOUTH BASS FISHING Reelfoot Lake is an ideal place for catching thick-sided largemouth bass. As it covers bluegills, crawfish, and small insects, the bass easily gets their food and grows bigger. They usually spend spawning and post-spawning moments in the countless stumps, flower beds, cypress trees, etc.

fishing packages starting at $189.00 + tax

TWO DAY FISHING WITH BOAT, MOTOR, GAS, BAIT AND TWO NIGHT LODGING. PER PERSON MIN. TWO PEOPLE
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The natural wonder in the northwest corner of Tennessee is truly a treasure. Reelfoot Lake is home to 50 species of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Learn more about Reelfoot Lake.
Can you use a bass boat on Reelfoot Lake?The most common boat used on the lake these days is the jon boat with a motor that kicks up to reduce the impact of stumps. But, bass boats with tilt and trim, that do not give, can and are used all the time.
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We provide fishing packages

16/48 FOOT JON Boats
INCLUDED WITH THE FISHING PACKAGES
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS
WE ARE LOCATED AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH END OF REELFOOT LAKE
LAKE FRONT CABINS AND TWO CAMPGROUNDS
BAIT IS INCLUDED
WE OFFER CRICKETS OR MINNOWS ON FISHING PACKAGES

licenses

We sell Tennessee fishing licenses at our two locations
LAKE FRONT CABINS AT OUR NORTH LOCATION
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100 SPORTSMAN RESORT LN. Tiptonville, TN 38079
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