Ernest Taylor Lake Fishing Guide, Sequatchie County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Ernest Taylor Lake stands in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. Height above sea level is 2,024 feet. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in Tennessee. For supplies, Lone Oak is 4 miles out. Chattanooga is the closest city, 15 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ernest Taylor Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Take Ernest Taylor Lake a stretch at a time. Montlake is the better known water round here, 9.3 miles off.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 36°F in January to roughly 75°F in July. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Ernest Taylor Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Boston Branch Lake, 6.5 miles out. Signs at Ernest Taylor Lake carry more weight than any list.