Stokely Lake Fishing near Brownsville, Tennessee

• Overview

  In Tennessee, Stokely Lake belongs to Haywood County. Height above sea level is 351 feet. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is low-lying compared with other Tennessee water we list. You are 6.2 miles from Brownsville. Beyond it, Bells at 12 miles and Whiteville at 15 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Stokely Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Haywood County: bantam sunfish, bowfin, redfin pickerel and slough darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Stokely Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 80°F; by January the average is down near 37°F. Cold never closes this one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Stokely Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Cobb Creek Lake at 4.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Stokely Lake before loading the car.