Fishing on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Old Hickory Lake

Description

Situated on the Cumberland River, this 22,500-acre reservoir is owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It’s equipped with fourty-four public boat access sites that are available to use for no fees. Eleven marinas offer amenities such as gas, food, and boat rentals.  

The most popular fish to catch here are Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass, Sauger, White Bass, and Channel Catfish.  

Optimized Fish:
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Sauger
Sauger
Walleye
Walleye
Enhancements
  • Continued management for quality bass and crappie fishing.
  • Annual habitat management and improvements.
  • Continued stocking of striped bass and walleye
Activities:
Boating
Fishing
Camping
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Fishing , Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee
Location
  • Davidson
  • Wilson
  • Sumner
  • Smith
  • Trousdale
Old Hickory Lake label over a regional map showing counties; blue river outline intersects central area.
Rules & Regulations

For rules and regulations, please visit TWRA.com.

Hours of operation may vary.

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