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Reelfoot Lake Fishing Report: 24 Sept 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
After much-needed rain, the gauge at the spillway is up to 10.98, which will improve the fishing and getting around the channels and ditches. With cooler temperatures, we anticipate limits being caught and invite you to plan a trip. Your lodging owners are always happy to provide tips for where to fish and what bait to use. For other ramp locations, see the map on our website reelfoottourism.com
03 Sept 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
Current gage height at the spillway is 11.16 ft. Bass, crappie, and bluegill have been slow but steady. The Kirby Pocket boat ramp is closed due to renovations, which will increase the ramp’s width to 35 feet. For other ramp locations see the map on our website reelfoottourism.com
27 Aug 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
Current gage height at the spillway is 11.30 ft, which is lower than the same date last year at 11.84. The forecast is showing mid to upper 80s for the next 10 days. Fall fishing is always popular with increased bite from crappie and blue gill as the water temperature begins to fall.
16 July 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
With recent rainfall, the lake level is at 12.37 ft and maintains a good summer level. Seeing reports on good fishing opportunities for bluegill and catfish. Several nice sized bass have been caught in recent weeks. Lily pads have good foliage and blooms providing great areas for fishing while you enjoy the beauty of Reelfoot Lake.
02 July 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
Bluegill fishing is better than ever along the shoreline and in the pads. We hope you are at Reelfoot Lake filling coolers with bluegill! We have received lots of rainfall along with temperatures in the 90s, and the gage height is at 12.60 ft. Our forecast shows partly cloudy days continuing into the next week with possible thunderstorms. A recent bass tournament resulted in favorable comments from contestants who were pleased with the bass size and number caught. Although crappie are slow, we are seeing reports of daily limit catches!
25 June 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
With temperatures well into the 90-degree range the past few days and continuing into next week, catfish continues to be the most caught species during this time. The gauge height is 12.41 ft with the lake level at a good summer pool.
18 June 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
Fishing is still great at Reelfoot Lake! Catfish are on the logs spawning. Crappie are being caught in the deeper water on the south end of the lake. Bluegill are still on beds and good right now. There is a bass tournament this Saturday and it looks like the weather will be hot and a little windy out of the south/southwest which should make most areas great for bass fishing.
11 June 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
The gauge height is holding steady at 12.48 ft. Fishermen/women along the shoreline catching bluegill and bite is still great around the lily pads and on the north end of the lake. Minnows and jigs are still good for crappie fishing with some limits being caught. With warmer weather, catfish are a good choice for filling your coolers.
04 June 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
The gage height is 12.34 ft. Upcoming weather forecast shows temperatures in the 80’s, partly cloudy and a few scattered thunderstorms. Crappie has slowed down but still seeing reports of limits being caught. Bluegill is good around lily pads, trees, and beds. Warmer temperatures will produce great conditions for catfishing.
21 May 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
As we look at the weather forecast for next week, the temperatures will be excellent for fishing with the highs in the 70s and a few chances of rain/thunderstorms, but mostly cloudy. Lots of opportunities to fish the pads and grassy covers. We have seen more bass fishermen, and they are doing well with the catch. We anticipate crappie and bluegill fishing to be favorable.
14 May 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
The bluegill and crappie are on fire! Waxworms and crickets are good choices for bluegills. Fishing along the shoreline and lily pads seems to be the hot spots. Bluegill spawn will keep them active through June. Catfish are always a good option and always a good bite year-round. Next week’s weather will be around 80 degrees with a slight chance of showers/thunderstorms.
01 May 2025
Report Contributor -Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council
Reelfoot Lake level looks great and is almost back to normal. Waterlily pads are abundant and good fishing around the pads and along the shoreline. Ultimate fishing the past few days and continues to be productive for crappie, bluegill, bass, and catfish. The weather forecast for this week is favorable with partly cloudy skies, a slight chance of AM showers later in the week, and moderate wind.