Glengary Lake Fishing near Somerville, Tennessee

• Overview

  In Tennessee, Glengary Lake falls inside Fayette County. Height above sea level is 400 feet. It measures about 79 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 1.5 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is the biggest water on our Fayette County list. The closest town, Somerville, is 4.5 miles distant. Oakland is 4.8 miles away, with Hickory Withe at 9.1 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Glengary Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Fayette County cover goldstripe darter, bluegill and dusky darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Glengary Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 80°F on average, January about 38°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Glengary Lake. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Wells Land Company Lake at 8.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Glengary Lake carry more weight than any list.