Lakeland Lake, Tennessee: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lakeland Lake stands in Shelby County, Tennessee. Everything around it is dry hill. Around 236 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Some 4.9 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is among the larger waters listed here for Shelby County. The closest town, Lakeland, is 0.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Memphis, 19 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lakeland Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Shelby County: bluegill, green sunfish, common carp and warmouth. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The shape of Lakeland Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 81°F and January near 38°F on the long-run figures. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Lakeland Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Downing Lake is 2.5 miles off. Check the position on Lakeland Lake before loading the car.