Lake Kyle Fishing Guide, Stewart County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Lake Kyle lies in Stewart County, Tennessee. It sits at 600 feet above sea level. The water covers some 75 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 2.2 miles of margin, front to back. Nearest town is Dover, 12 miles off. The big place round here is Clarksville, 17 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Kyle

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. 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. Fish documented in Stewart County include guardian darter, rainbow darter and buffalo darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Lake Kyle gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 34°F in January to roughly 77°F in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Lake Kyle the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is a launch about 130 yards from the bank. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lake Site Number Three, 7.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Lake Kyle as something to verify.