Aerial view of a large lake with forested shoreline; islands and peninsulas extend into calm water under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a resort complex with a lake, wooded areas, a large building, a pool, and nearby marina boats; expansive green landscape.
Aerial view of a lakeside resort with a large building complex, a wooden pier, surrounding trees, and green fields under a blue sky.

Pickwick Lake

Description

This Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir is 43,100 acres of serious fishing.  It has a reputation for major sport species including Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass. Bluegill, Redear, Sunfish, and Catfish. The area below the dam is known as a world-class sauger fishery. Deepwater fish attractors have been constructed and installed to concentrate fish for anglers.  

Optimized Fish:
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Quality Bass
Quality Bass
Enhancements
  • Continued management for quality bass and crappie fishing.
  • Continued habitat management and improvements.
Activities:
Camping
Cabins
Hiking
Fishing
Boating
Paddling
Disc Golf
Swimming
Golfing
A person in a small red-orange kayak paddles across calm blue water near a marina with boats and covered docks.
Two people fishing from a small boat on a calm lake, with trees along the shore and a cloudy sky.
Child on a boat leaning over railing with a fishing rod, smiling as they fish on a calm river.
Evening view of a lake with buildings along the shore reflecting in calm water; lights illuminate the scene and trees line the bank.
Location
  • Hardin
Map of showing counties with Pickwick Lake label overlaps Hardin County with blue water feature along a river.
Rules & Regulations

For rules and regulations, please visit TWRA.com.

Hours of operation may vary.