Lake Logan near Ardmore: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Logan is one of the Giles County waters in Tennessee. It stands 666 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 37 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. About 1.0 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Ardmore at 5 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Huntsville is 27 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Logan

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Giles County include boulder darter, banded darter and black redhorse. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Lake Logan the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 78°F and January about 38°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Lake Logan that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Carter Lake is 9.3 miles off. Where Lake Logan is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.