Fishing Guymon Lake in Shelby County, Tennessee

• Overview

  In Tennessee, Guymon Lake belongs to Shelby County. The water sits 361 feet up. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For a base, Cordova sits 3.7 miles out. Lakeland is 4.3 miles and Ellendale 7.6 miles. Nearest other option: 2.1 miles out stands Fisher Lake, 4.2 miles away is Stotts Lake, 4.7 miles out stands Lakeland Lake and 4.9 miles away is Monterey Lake. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Guymon Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Survey and observation records for Shelby County include bluegill, green sunfish and common carp. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Guymon Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 38°F in January to roughly 81°F in July. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Guymon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Fisher Lake at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Guymon Lake if anything is unclear.