Fishing at Coro Lake, Shelby County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Coro Lake is one of the Shelby County waters in Tennessee. It stands 213 feet above sea level. At about 96 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. On our Shelby County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Lynchburg, 3.6 miles away. Walls is 4.4 miles away, with Southaven at 5.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Coro Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open biodiversity records for Shelby County list bluegill, green sunfish, common carp, warmouth and longear sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Coro Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 38°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. No part of the year shuts this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Coro Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Robco Lake, 0.8 miles away. Confirm access to Coro Lake locally before you travel.