Gordan Hunter Lake Fishing near Algood, Tennessee

• Overview

  Set in Putnam County, Gordan Hunter Lake is a Tennessee water. The bank is 1,391 feet above sea level. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Putnam County standards. Algood lies 5.2 miles from the water. For a city, Murfreesboro is 62 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Gordan Hunter Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Putnam County include corrugated darter, redeye bass and cherry darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Gordan Hunter Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 36°F in January up to 75°F in July. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Gordan Hunter Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. 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. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Buck Lake is 5 miles distant. What applies at Gordan Hunter Lake may have changed since it was mapped.