Houser Creek Dam, Tennessee: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Houser Creek Dam stands in Obion County, Tennessee. It sits at 335 feet above sea level. At about 34 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Ground here is low by Tennessee standards. You are 1.7 miles from Union City. The big place round here is Clarksville, 96 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Houser Creek Dam

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Obion County records list bluegill, orangethroat darter and warmouth among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Houser Creek Dam light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 79°F and January near 34°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Houser Creek Dam that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Mockingbird Hills Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Houser Creek Dam as something to verify.