Wildwood Lake near Crossville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Wildwood Lake falls in Cumberland County, part of Tennessee. The bank is 1,778 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 2 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Cumberland County are larger. Some 4.9 miles away sits Crossville, the nearest settlement. Fairfield Glade is 5.3 miles away, with Lake Tansi at 7.8 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Wildwood Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name bluegill, rock bass, greenside darter, redline darter and tangerine darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Wildwood Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 74°F for July and 35°F for January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Wildwood Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Hale Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Wildwood Lake.