Joe Cottons Lake Fishing in Crockett County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Joe Cottons Lake is one of the Crockett County listings for Tennessee. Height above sea level is 322 feet. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Tennessee listings. Alamo sits 5.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Memphis is 71 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Joe Cottons Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Crockett County, recorded fish include bluegill, black bullhead and longear sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Joe Cottons Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 36°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Joe Cottons Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Humboldt Lake is 9 miles off. Where Joe Cottons Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.