Chickasaw Lake, Tennessee: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Chickasaw Lake lies in Shelby County, in Tennessee. Height above sea level is 256 feet. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Tennessee standards. Supplies mean a trip to Cordova, 3.7 miles off. After that come Germantown at 4.3 miles and Bartlett at 4.5 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Chickasaw Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Shelby County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish, common carp, warmouth and longear sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Chickasaw Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 39°F to 82°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Chickasaw Lake rarely departs from it. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. A picnic spot sits 0.9 miles from the bank. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Pine Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Chickasaw Lake is worth confirming on the day.