Green Shadow Lake near Wildwood Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Green Shadow Lake falls in Bradley County, part of Tennessee. The surface lies 846 feet up. The water measures roughly 23 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Among the waters listed for Bradley County, none is wider. The closest town, Wildwood Lake, is 5 miles distant. Further out sit South Cleveland (7.1 miles) and East Cleveland (8.9 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Green Shadow Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name redeye bass, coosa darter, greenbreast darter and speckled darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Green Shadow Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 38°F in January. Cold never closes this one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Green Shadow Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Jersey Meadow Lake, 1.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Green Shadow Lake in what we hold.