Englewood Lake in Obion County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Englewood Lake is one of the Obion County listings for Tennessee. The country here is mixed woodland. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Supplies mean a trip to Englewood, 1.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is Memphis, 98 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Englewood Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Survey and observation records for Obion County include bluegill, orangethroat darter, warmouth and bowfin. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Englewood Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 79°F, while January sits near 34°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Englewood Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Mockingbird Hills Lake at 6.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Englewood Lake are worth checking on the day.