Pioneer Lake Number One near Dyersburg: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Tennessee holds Pioneer Lake Number One, in Dyer County. It lies 351 feet above sea level. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Dyer County list holds plenty of bigger water. 1.8 miles away sits Dyersburg, the nearest town. The big place round here is Memphis, 72 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Pioneer Lake Number One

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Dyer County include black crappie, bluntnose darter and tadpole madtom. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Pioneer Lake Number One before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 80°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Pioneer Lake Number One that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A car park sits roughly 170 yards away. For crappie, work tiny jigs around any sunken cover, a foot or two down. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Pioneer Lake Number Two, 0.1 miles away. Confirm access to Pioneer Lake Number One locally before you travel.