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Fishing in the West TN & Mississippi
Explore fishing in the West TN & Mississippi of Tennessee. Mississippi River, Reelfoot Lake, Chickasaw NWR, Brewer Basin
Mississippi River offers excellent fishing in the West TN & Mississippi of Tennessee with good public access.
1. Mississippi River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Mississippi River, TennesseeMississippi River offers excellent fishing in the West TN & Mississippi of Tennessee with good public access.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
2. Reelfoot Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Reelfoot Lake, TennesseeReelfoot Lake offers excellent fishing in the West TN & Mississippi of Tennessee with good public access.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
3. Chickasaw NWR (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Chickasaw NWR, TennesseeChickasaw NWR offers excellent fishing in the West TN & Mississippi of Tennessee with good public access.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
4. Brewer Basin (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Brewer Basin, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
5. Horseshoe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Horseshoe Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
6. Ballard Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Ballard Slough, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
7. Barnishee Bayou (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Barnishee Bayou, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
8. Beard Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Beard Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
9. Beaver Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Beaver Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
10. Bee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bee Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
11. Bee Tree Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bee Tree Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
12. Berson Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Berson Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
13. Bettis Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bettis Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
14. Big Eddy (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Big Eddy, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
15. Big Hill Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Big Hill Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Rogers Springs Lake Boat Ramp →
16. Big Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Big Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
17. Bishops Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bishops Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
18. Blair Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Blair Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
19. Blue Basin (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Blue Basin, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
20. Blue Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Blue Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
21. Bo Pocket (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Bo Pocket, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
22. Bond Cutoff Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bond Cutoff Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Bond Cutoff Lake →
23. Brackens Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Brackens Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Ed Jones Boat Ramp →
24. Bradford Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bradford Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
25. Broglin Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Broglin Slough, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
26. Brush Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Brush Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
27. Brushy Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Brushy Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
28. Buck Basin (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Buck Basin, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
29. Bullpen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bullpen Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
30. Butler Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Butler Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
31. Camp Slough (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Camp Slough, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
32. Cannon Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cannon Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
33. Carey Basin (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Carey Basin, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
34. Champion Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Champion Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
35. Chaney Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Chaney Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
36. Chisholm Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Chisholm Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Ed Jones Boat Ramp →
37. The Chute (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
The Chute, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
38. Clover Lakes (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Clover Lakes, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
39. Cockleburr Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cockleburr Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
40. Coffee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Coffee Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the West TN & Mississippi region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Fishing Tips for the West TN & Mississippi
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Tennessee; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many West TN & Mississippi waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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