Penal Farm Lake Number Four Fishing in Shelby County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Penal Farm Lake Number Four lies within the bounds of Shelby County, Tennessee. The bank is 276 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Shelby County are larger. 3.2 miles away sits Bartlett, the nearest town. Beyond it, Cordova at 5.1 miles and Ellendale at 5.5 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Penal Farm Lake Number Four

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Shelby County include bluegill, green sunfish, common carp and warmouth. The county list is broader than any single water. Penal Farm Lake Number Four repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 39°F on the long-run figures. There is no frozen season to plan round. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Anyone fishing Penal Farm Lake Number Four regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A parking area is marked roughly 140 yards out. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Chickasaw Lake at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Penal Farm Lake Number Four may have changed since it was mapped.