Walnut Grove Lake near Cordova: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Walnut Grove Lake is one of the Shelby County waters in Tennessee. The bank is 322 feet above sea level. With some 37 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is low-lying compared with other Tennessee water we list. Cordova lies 2.2 miles from the water. Germantown is 3 miles away, with Bartlett at 7.5 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Walnut Grove Lake

  There is a figure for this one: 24 ft. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, green sunfish, common carp and warmouth. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Fish Walnut Grove Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 39°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. 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. Walnut Grove Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The bank is open to all, according to our records. The nearest mapped parking is 0.9 miles away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Fishing pier is 2.4 miles off. Confirm before you fish Walnut Grove Lake.