Pool Five Fishing near Dover, Tennessee

• Overview

  Within Stewart County, Tennessee, you have Pool Five. It stands 367 feet above sea level. At some 333 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Nothing else we list in Stewart County covers more water. You are 5.8 miles from Dover. The big place round here is Clarksville, 21 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Pool Five

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. County-wide records name guardian darter, rainbow darter and buffalo darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Pool Five the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 35°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pool Five. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Cross Creek Reservoir at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Pool Five locally before you travel.