Lever Lake Fishing near Fairview, Tennessee

• Overview

  Lever Lake sits in Williamson County, out in Tennessee. It lies 758 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Williamson County. The closest town, Fairview, is 3.2 miles away. Pegram lies 6.7 miles off, Kingston Springs another 7.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lever Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Williamson County records list longear sunfish, bluegill and rock bass among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lever Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 77°F; by January the average is down near 36°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Lever Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Mapping shows a jetty some 40 yards off. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Craig Lake at 3.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Lever Lake.