Kirkstone Lake Fishing near Fairfield Glade, Tennessee

• Overview

  Kirkstone Lake belongs to Cumberland County, Tennessee. Elevation runs to 1,775 feet. Surface area runs to about 19 acres — small enough to read in one session. Some 2.2 miles away sits Fairfield Glade, the nearest settlement. Crossville follows at 8.1 miles, then Lake Tansi at 12 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Kirkstone Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. County-wide records name bluegill, rock bass and greenside darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Kirkstone Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 35°F to 74°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That is the shape of the year on Kirkstone Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Saint George Lake is 1.9 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Kirkstone Lake.