Fishing New City Lake in Dickson County, Tennessee

• Overview

  New City Lake lies within the bounds of Dickson County, Tennessee. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Dickson, 1.4 miles off. Clarksville is the closest city, 30 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on New City Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Dickson County: green sunfish, bluegill and fantail darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At New City Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 35°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at New City Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Dickson Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on New City Lake should be assumed from this page alone.