Fishing Acorn Lake in Dickson County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Acorn Lake is one of the Dickson County listings for Tennessee. What surrounds it is farm and woodlot. Roughly 25 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Among the waters listed for Dickson County, none is wider. Some 3 miles away sits White Bluff, the nearest settlement. Burns is 3.9 miles and Charlotte 6.5 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Acorn Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Dickson County records list green sunfish, bluegill, fantail darter, egg-mimic darter and saffron darter among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Acorn Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 35°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Acorn Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is recorded parking some 160 yards off. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Facilities run to toilets 140 yards from the water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Creech Hollow Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Acorn Lake.