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Tims Ford Lake Fishing Report: 10 Oct 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
We found some nice fish active early in the mornings this week using Pop-R’s, Chugbugs and Buzz baits. Some good fish also came on 3.5-inch swimbait along steep bluff banks. Along with a few fish in creeks with shad using jerk baits, 1/4oz Shaky Head with a finesse Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 8 to 15 feet of water. Morning where the best this week as we caught 30 to 40 fish a day. Don’t pass up the opportunity to flip laydowns, especially around deep water with a Texas rig. The current Lake level is 886.96 with a forecasted level slowly dropping to 886.94 over the weekend. Water temps are between 72 to 73 degrees on most of the lake. Please keep your lights on at night, even when sitting still “It’s the Law and it will save your life”. Always wear your life vest while on the water, watch for floating logs as the water drops and other boaters. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net.
02 Oct 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
A few days of rain and cooler temperatures has made for some great fall fishing, just ask any of the Bassmaster College Bracket anglers last week. We found some nice fish active early in the mornings this week using Pop-R’s, Chugbugs and Buzz baits. Some good fish also came on 3.5-inch swimbait along steep bluff banks. They also found a few fish in creeks with shad using jerk baits, 1/4oz Shaky Head with a finesse Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 8 to 15 feet of water. Most of the anglers reported catching 35 to 50 fish a day.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to flip laydowns, especially around deep water with a Texas rig. You can watch all the action on www.bassmaster.com college fishing. They have some great videos of Realtime catches and what they caught them on. The current Lake level is 887.14 with a forecasted level slowly dropping to 887.03 over the weekend. Water temps are between 74 to 77 degrees on most of the lake. Please keep your lights on at night, even when sitting still “It’s the Law and it will save your life”. Always wear your life vest while on the water, watch for floating logs as the water drops and other boaters. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
19 Sept 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Good news is we have cooler days and nights in the forecast combined with shorter days, we should start seeing a change to more consistent fall fishing. We found some nice fish active early in the mornings this week using Pop-R’s. However, our best fish came on 3.5-inch swimbait along steep bluff banks. We also found a few fish in creeks with shad using 1/4oz Shaky Head with a finesse Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 8 to 15 feet of water.
Overall numbers remained down a little with 10 to 15 fish per ½ day and quality is still good this past week as well. Don’t pass up the opportunity to flip laydowns, especially around deep water with a Texas rig. The current Lake level is 886.64 with a forecasted level slowly dropping to 886.56 over the weekend. Water temps are between 74 to 77 degrees on most of the lake. Please keep your lights on at night, even when sitting still “It’s the Law and it will save your life.” Always wear your life vest while on the water, watch for floating logs as the water drops and other boaters. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
04 Sept 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
These Dog Days of Summer are almost gone. With cooler days and nights in the forecast, we should start seeing a change to more consistent fishing. After taking the past three weeks to re-carpet and install new electronics in my boat, we are finally back on the water. We found some nice fish active early in the mornings this week. Our best fish came on 3.5-inch swimbait along steep bluff banks.
We also found a few fish in creek that still had fresh water in flow using 1/4oz Shaky Head with a finesse Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush
piles in 8 to 15 feet of water. Overall numbers are down a little with 10 to 15 fish per ½ day and quality is still good this past week as well. Don’t pass up the opportunity to flip laydowns especially around deep water with a Texas rig.
The current Lake level is 887.18 with a forecasted level slowly dropping to 887.09 over the weekend. Water temps are between 82 to 86 degrees on most of the lake. For those that attended one of the TWRA Boater Safety Courses this summer, I talked to the Boating Safety Division, and they are behind about 60 days on sending out hard cards mainly due to retirements and staffing.
Please keep your lights on at night, even when sitting still “It’s the Law and it will save your life”. Always wear your life vest while on the water, watch for floating logs and other boaters. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
25 July 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
What a swing on area lakes. The weather pattern over the last week has really helped out. Fresh water from the rains and the lake temperatures have dropped 5 to 7 degrees. If this weather conditions hold this might be the best August for fishing we’ve seen in several years. We found some nice fish active early in the mornings and late evenings. Our best fish came on 3/8 Shaky Head with a Magnum Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 8 to 15 feet of water.
Overall numbers are holding good with 10 to 20 fish per ½ day and quality is still good this past week as well. Presentations wereTexas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub… Don’t pass up the opportunity to flip laydowns especially around deep water. The current Lake level is 887.54 with a forecasted level dropping due to the lack of rain to 887.45 over the weekend. Water temps are between 82 to 86 degrees on most of the lake. I will be conducting a TWRA Boater Safety Course with testing the same day on 1 July 2024, please keep your lights on at night, even when sitting still “It’s the Law and it will save your life”. Always wear your life vest while on the water, watch for floating logs and other boaters. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
28 June 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
It’s HOT and the fish are active. It’s time to go fishing in Southern Middle Tennessee! We found some nice fish active early in the mornings and late evenings. Our best fish came on 3/8 Shaky Head with a Magnum Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 feet of water. Overall numbers are holding good with 15 to 20 fish per ½ day and quality is still good this past week as well. Presentations wereTexas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are schooling in the mornings still.
The current Lake level is 887.99 with a forecasted level dropping due to the lack of rain to 887.80 over the weekend. Water temps are between 85 to 88 degrees on most of the lake. I will be conducting a TWRA Boater Safety Course with testing the same day on 1 July 2024, Starting at 5:30pm. With course testing at 8:45pm. Class location is Franklin County Rescue Squad, back of the Franklin County Annex on Dinah Shore Blvd, Winchester TN 37398. For more information call Jake Davis at 615.613.2382
We are heading into the 4th of July Weekend, watch for neglectful boaters out there folks. Please keep your lights on at night, even when sitting still “It’s the Law and it will save your life.” Always wear your life vest while on the water, watch for floating logs and other boaters. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
13 June 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Even with the heat Its still time to go fishing in Tennessee! We’ve found some nice fish active early in the mornings. Our best fish came on 3/8 Shaky Head with a Magnum Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 foot of water. Overall numbers are holding good with 15 to 20 fish per ½ day and quality is still good this past week as well. Presentations wereTexas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are schooling in the mornings still. The current Lake level is 888.03 with a forecasted level remain close to 888.01 over the weekend. Water temps are between 79 to 84 degrees on most of the lake. Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, Bass Club at Winchester City Park, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step at Fairview. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water, watch for floating logs and other boaters. Capt Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
06 June 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Its time to go fishing in Tennessee! The fish are biting! Our best fish came on 3/8 Shaky Head with a Magnum Trick worm and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 foot of water. Overall numbers are holding good with 15 to 20 fish per ½ day and quality is still good this past week as well. Presentations wereTexas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are schooling in the mornings. Current Lake level is 888.29 with a forecasted level remain close to 888.08 over the weekend. Water temps are between 79 to 81 degrees on most of the lake. Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, Bass Club at Winchester City Park, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step at Fairview. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
17 April 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
There is no better time than now to go fishing in Tennessee! The weather is great fish are biting! Our best fish came on Ned Rigs and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 feet of water. Overall numbers are great at 20-40 fish per day and quality improved this past week as well. Presentations wereNed Rig, 4-inch Grub, Texas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. I’ve been told by reliable sources that walleye and stripe are being caught below Woods Dam from the bank.
Please use caution as the lake levels are rising and falling with the rains as the TVA tries to hold the lake at or near the guide curve, there is lots of floating objects. Current lake level is 884.11 with a forecasted level remain close to 885.65 over the weekend. Water temps between 63 and 68 degrees on most of the lake. Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, Bass Club at Winchester City Park, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step at Fairview. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
04 April 2024
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
The weather is nice, and the fish are biting! Our best fish came on Ned Rigs and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 feet of water. Overall numbers are rising, and quality improved this past week as well. Best Lures/Presentations have beenNed Rig, 4-inch Grub, Texas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. I’ve been told by reliable sources that walleye and stripe are being caught below Woods Dam from the bank.
Please use caution as the lake levels are rising and falling with the rains as the TVA tries to hold the lake at or near the guide curve, there is lots of floating objects. Current lake level is 882.33 with a forecasted level remain close to 883.15 over the weekend. Water temps between 59 and 63 degrees on most of the lake, however I have had reports from anglers saying they found near 65 degrees on the upper end of the lake. Be careful at the ramps, Rock Creek docks is unusable as it suffered damage from winter storms.
Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, Bass Club at Winchester City Park, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step at Fairview. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
14 March 2024
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Our better fish came on Ned Rigs and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 feet of water. Speed craws, crank baits, and finesse worms around cover are good as well. Best times remain are mid-day and late afternoons. Best lures/presentations have beenNed Rig, 4-inch Grub, Texas Rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait.
Please use caution as the lake levels are rising and falling with the rains as the TVA tries to hold the lake at or near the guide curve, there is lots of floating objects. Current lake level is 880.82 with a forecasted level remain close to 881.50 over the weekend. Water temps between 57 and 62 degrees on most of the lake, however I have had reports from anglers saying they found near 65 degrees on the upper end of the lake. Be careful at the ramps, Rock Creek docks is unusable as it suffered damage from winter storms. Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step at Fairview. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
29 March 2024
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Our better fish came on Ned Rigs and ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 2 to 12 feet of water. Sped craws, crankbaits, and finesse worms around cover are good as well, but did not produce the numbers like a Ned Rig. Best times remain are mid-day and late afternoons. Best lures have beenNed Rig, 4-inch Grub, Tennessee rigs, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Stripe and rock fish are on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait.
Please use caution as the lake levels are rising and falling with the rains as the TVA tries to hold the lake at or near the guide curve. Current lake level is 878.37 with a forecasted level remain close to 878.83 over the weekend. Water temps between 50 and 53 degrees on most of the lake, however I have had reports from anglers saying they found near 60 degrees on the upper end of the lake. Be careful at the ramps, Rock Creek docks is unusable as it suffered damage from winter storms. Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step at Fairview. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
14 Feb 2024
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Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 4 to 12 foot of water. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and Finesse worms around cover are good as well. Best times remain are mid-day and late afternoons. Best lures have beenJerk baits, Tennessee Rigs, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait.
Please use caution as the lake levels are rising and falling with the rains as the TVA tries to hold the lake at or near the guide curve. Current lake level is 880 but TVA is dumping water and forecast the level to be in the 878 range by the weekend. Water temps between 50 and 53 degrees depending on area of the lake. Be careful at the ramps, Rock Creek and Devils Step is docks is unusable as it suffered damage from winter storms. Best ramps are Tims Ford Marina, State Park, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step but you will need to beach your boat at Devils Step. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
30 Nov 2023
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Please use caution as the lake levels have dropped for the winter drawdown. The water temps between 57 and 60 degrees depending on area of the lake. Good news is it’s making for some great early winter fishing. Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 4 to 12 foot of water. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and Finesse worms around cover are good as well. Best times have moved to the mid-day and late afternoons.
Best lures have beenTightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 62 and 66 degrees and the lake level is 877.61 which puts the lake about 11 feet below summer pool and some ramps will be usable. Best ramps are Rock Creek, Lost Creek, Turkey Creek and Devils Step. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Give me a call to book your trip, Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
02 Nov 2023
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Please use caution as the lake levels are dropping as the TVA ramps up the winter drawdown and water temps are head down. Good news is it’s making for some great fall topwater and spinnerbait action. Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 4 to 12 foot of water. Speed Craws, Crankbaits, and Finesse worms around cover are good as well. Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action as fish are starting to feed for the winter.
Best lures have beenTightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.Lake temperatures are between 62 and 66 degrees and the lake level is 884.44 which puts the lake about 4 feet below summer pool. TVA has started pulling the lake down hard (average 1582 cfs) (about 3 inches per day) today which should put lots of fish on the current side of the main lake points. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
26 Oct 2023
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Lake levels are dropping as the TVA ramps update the winter drawdown and water temps are head down making for some great fall topwater and spinnerbait action. Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 4 to 12 foot of water. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and Finesse worms around cover are good as well. Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action as fish are starting to feed for the winter. Best lures have beenTightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 66 and 68 degrees and the lake level is 886.32 which puts the lake about 12.5 feet below summer pool. TVA has started pulling the lake down hard (average 1582 cfs) (about 3 inches per day) today which should put lots of fish on the current side of the main lake points. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
12 Oct 2023
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Lake levels are dropping, and water temps are head down making for some great fall topwater and spinnerbait action. Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 4 to 12 foot of water. Speed craws, crankbaits, and finesse worms around cover are good as well. Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action as fish are starting to feed for the winter. Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 73 and 75 degrees and the lake level is 886.96 which puts the lake about 1.5 feet below summer pool. Next week watch for TVA to start pulling hard which should put lots of fish on the current side of the main lake points. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
14 Sept 2023
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Tims Ford continues in the summer pattern with the previous report being the best route to put them in the boat.
Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 8 to 18 foot of water. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and finesse worms around cover are good as well. Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action. Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are in the low 80s and the lake level is 887.76. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net.
07 Sept 2023
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Tims Ford Lake… Our better fish came on a ½ ounce Tightline Green Tequila Jig this week work around brush piles in 8 to 18 foot of water. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and finesse worms around cover are good as well. Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action. Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 83.55 degrees and the lake level is 887.76. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net.
04 Aug 2023
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Lots of good action at night right now, but please slow down and keep your lights on. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and Jigs around cover are good as well. Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action. We continued to catch fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been
Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 88 and 90.5 degrees and the lake level is basically at summer pool. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
13 July 2023
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Early mornings and Late evenings are seeing some good topwater action. Lots of good action at night right now, but please slow down and keep your lights on. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and Jigs around cover are a good as well. We continued to catch fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 84 and 85.5 degrees and the lake level is basically at summer pool. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
22 June 2023
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Early morning is seeing some great topwater action. Sped Craws, Crankbaits, and Jigs around cover are a good as well. We continued to catch fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grub. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait.
Lake temperatures are between 81 and 83.5 degrees and the lake level is basically at summer pool. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Early summer morning fishing can be really good on Tim’s… … TWRA Boaters Safety Course Monday, 3 July 2023, 8am to 1:30pm Central Time Exam will be 12:15pm Franklin County Annex, Rescue Squad Training Room located at 839 Dinah Shore Blvd, Winchester TN 37398, Students wanting to register can do so at this link using Passcode: FCA at: https://twra.state.tn.us/BoatingEducationStudentRegistration
Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
08 June 2023
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Early Shad spawn provided for some great top water action. Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits and Jigs are a good place to start as well. We continued to catch fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenNed Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Stripe and rockfish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Lake temperatures are between 81 and 83.5 degrees and the lake level is basically at summer pool. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Early summer morning fishing can be really good on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
31 May 2023
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5-31-23
Our primary focus this week has been the Shad spawn which will provided for some great top water action early. Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits, and Jigs are a good place to start as well. We continued to catch fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenNed Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Area Crappie anglers, say it has slowed to almost a stop with a few being caught on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
Lake temperatures are between 76 and 78.5 degrees and the lake level climbed to 888.20 basically summer pool. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Early summer morning fishing can be really good on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
25 May 2023
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5-25-23
Lake temperatures are between 74 and 76.5 degrees and the lake level climbed to 886.96 just about half foot below summer pool and projected to hit 887.98 over the weekend. Our primary focus this week, has remained just outside the spawning flats and pea gravel banks with some wood. Shad spawn should be picking back up this week which will provide for some great top water action early. Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits and Jigs are a good place to start.
We continued to catch fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenNed Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. No word on crappie from area anglers, most have moved to deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Spring and early summertime fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
11 May 2023
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5-11-23
Lake temperatures are between 69 and 71.5 degrees and the lake level climbed to 886.72 just under two foot below summer pool and projected to hit 887.26 over the weekend. Our primary focus this week, was just outside the spawning flats and pea gravel banks with some wood. Shad spawn was good this week which provided for some great top water action early. Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits, and Jigs are a good place to start. We continued to catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles.
Best lures have been Ned Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie slowed with most angler telling me they have moved to deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Spring and early summertime fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
20 April 2023
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4-20-23
Fishing slowed down for the first couple days this week but picked back up nicely. Lake temperatures are between 67 and 69.3 degrees and the lake level climbed to 884.59 and projected to hit 884.86 over the weekend. Our primary focus this week, remained just outside the spawning flats and pea gravel banks with some wood. Shad spawn had started but again slowed and is only in a couple areas. Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits and Jigs are a good place to start.
We continued to catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenNed Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Spring and early summertime fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
13 April 2023
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4-13-23
Fishing continued to be really good this past week. Lake temperatures are between 66 and 69.3 degrees and the lake level climbed to 884.10 and projected to hit 884.20 over the weekend. Our primary focus this week, was along the just outside the spawning flats and pea gravel banks with some wood. Spinnerbait is really affective in the morning as the shad spawn has started. Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits and Jigs are a good place to start. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles.
The best lures have beenNed Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises… Give me a call to book your trip, Spring and early summertime fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
07 April 2023
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Fishing remained great this past week. Lake temperatures are between 60 and 67.3 degrees and the lake level is jumping around some 882.70 and projected to hit 883.07 over the weekend. Our primary focus this week, was along the just outside the spawning flats and pea gravel banks with some wood. Key was work the lures slow and fish an area thoroughly! Sped Craw, Crankbait, spinnerbaits and Jigs are a good place to start. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been Ned Rig, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs bite. Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water and watch for floating logs as the water rises. Give me a call to book your trip, Spring and early summertime fishing is the best on Tims. Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
03 March 2023
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The weather is great and so is the fishing in Southern Middle Tennessee. Lake temperatures are between 50 and 55.3 degrees and the lake level is jumping around some 879.70 and TVA is pulling down to 879.21 by Saturday. Our primary focus remained along the main lake points and channel bends with laydowns. Key was work the lures slow and fish an area thoroughly! Sped Craw, Crankbait or Jig is good place to start. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs mainly a reaction bite. Ned rigs and Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water, especially now that the water is below 60 degrees… Give me a call to book your trip, Winter and Spring time fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
17 Feb 2023
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There is no better time than now to get out and fish in southern middle Tennessee. Lake temperatures are between 50 and 55.3 degrees and the lake level is jumping around some 877.17 and TVA is pulling again. Our primary focus remained along the main lake points and channel bends with laydowns. Sped Craw, Crankbait or Jig is good place to start. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenCrankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs mainly a reaction bite. Ned rigs and Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well.
Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water, especially now that the water is below 60 degrees… Give me a call to book your trip, Winter and Spring time fishing is the best on Tim’s…
Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
10 Feb 2023
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There is no better time than now to get out and fish in southern middle Tennessee. Lake temperatures are between 48.5 and 50.2 degrees and the lake level is starting to rise at 877.17 and projected for 878.60 midnight Saturday. With the rise in water our primary focus remained along the main lake points and channel bends with laydowns. Crawfish will start moving as the water comes up, so a jig will be a good place to start. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles.
Best lures have been Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs mainly a reaction bite. Ned rigs and Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water, especially now that the water is below 60 degrees… Give me a call to book your trip, Winter and Spring time fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.netTennessee BASS Nation Conservation/High School programs has started their yearly habitat projects/improvement on area lakes… we’ll be out on the lake replacing and adding new spawning benches. If you wish to volunteer please email me at sctnbassnation@gmail.com call 615.613.2382 or watch our website www.sctnbassnation.com for dates and locations.
03 Feb 2023
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There is no better time than now to get out and fish in southern middle Tennessee. Lake temperatures are between 48.5 and 50.2 degrees and the lake level is starting to rise at 877.17 and projected for 878.60 midnight Saturday. With the rise in water our primary focus remained along the main lake points and channel bends with laydowns. Crawfish will start moving as the water comes up, so a jig will be a good place to start. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles.
Best lures have been Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs mainly a reaction bite. Ned rigs and Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie are on deep water docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Please wear your life vest all the time while on the water, especially now that the water is below 60 degrees… Give me a call to book your trip, Winter and Spring time fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.netTennessee BASS Nation Conservation/High School programs has started their yearly habitat projects/improvement on area lakes… we’ll be out on the lake replacing and adding new spawning benches. If you wish to volunteer please email me at sctnbassnation@gmail.com call 615.613.2382 or watch our website www.sctnbassnation.com for dates and locations.
23 Dec 2022
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We’ve had a couple good weeks on area lakes. Lake temperatures have dropped to 52.4 to 53.1 degrees and the lake level is sitting at 877.97 and projected for 876.07 midnight Saturday. With the rapid drawdown our primary focus remained along the main lake points and channel bends with laydowns. We did catch a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenCrankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs mainly a reaction bite. Ned rigs and Texas Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie are on docks, brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Please wear your Life vest all the time while on the water, especially now that the water is below 60 degrees… Give me a call to book your trip, Winter and Spring time fishing is the best on Tim’s… Capt. Jake 615-613-2382 or msbassguide@comcast.net
Tennessee BASS Nation Conservation/High School programs has started their yearly habitat projects/improvement on area lakes…next week starting Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll be out on the lake placing Christmas tree stands and replacing spawning benches. If you wish to volunteer please email me at sctnbassnation@gmail.com call 615.613.2382 or watch our website www.sctnbassnation.com for dates and locations.
28 Oct 2022
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While the cooler weather is welcome it made catching tough this past week. We still enjoyed a few good fish on top water, spinnerbait, and crankbait bite. We’ve mainly caught Bass and some Crappie on guide trips. The primary focus remains along the shoreline points and channel bends with laydowns. We caught a few fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenTop Water lures, Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs mainly a reaction bite. Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, produced as well. Crappie and bluegill are stacked up deep water brush piles and treetops but were not very cooperative. Some Crappie have started to move up with the cooler water temperatures. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Lake temperatures have dropped to 66-68 degrees and the lake level is coming down as well sitting at 886.17 and projected for 885.69 midnight Saturday. On a side note, Tennessee BASS Nation Conservation/High School programs are starting their yearly lake clean ups and Habitat improvement on area lakes…if you wish to volunteer please email me at sctnbassnation@gmail.com or watch our website www.sctnbassnation.com for dates and locations.
14 Oct 2022
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Fall fishing has arrived. This past week we have started to enjoy a good top water, spinnerbait, and crankbait bite. We’ve mainly caught Bass and some Crappie on guide trips. The primary focus remains along the shoreline points and channel bends. We caught a several good fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have beenTop Water lures, Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs targeting feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, produced some good fish as well. Crappie and bluegill are stacked up deep water brush piles and treetops. Some Crappie have started to move up with the cooler water temperatures. Stripe and rock fish are still can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Lake temperatures have dropped to 69-71 degrees and the lake level is coming down as well sitting at 886.82.
01 Oct 2022
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Fall is in the air tonight. Lake temperatures have dropped to 79-80 and the lake level is coming down as well sitting at 887.29. This past week we have started to enjoy a good top water and crankbait bite. We’ve mainly caught Bass and Hybrid Stripe on early morning guide trips. Our main focus was along the shoreline points and channel bends. We caught a several good fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been Top Water lures, Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs targeting feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, produced some good fish as well. Crappie and bluegill are still on deep water brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
23 Sept 2022
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Fall is in the air tonight. Lake temperatures have dropped to 79-80 and the lake level is coming down as well sitting at 887.29. This past week we have started to enjoy a good top water and crankbait bite. We’ve mainly caught Bass and Hybrid Stripe on early morning guide trips. Our main focus was along the shoreline points and channel bends. We caught a several good fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles. Best lures have been Top Water lures, Crankbaits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs targeting feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, produced some good fish as well. Crappie and bluegill are still on deep water brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
19 Aug 2022
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Dogs Days of summer would be an understatement. Here is my advice, its mid-August, Time to take a couple of weeks and check on the Dove field, put the deer plots in and scout/line up the fall Turkey season, fishing will be much better after Labor Day. While the night tournaments on are still faring well. There have been some nice 5 fish limits in the night tournaments both Friday and Saturday night. We’ve caught some nice Bass and Hybrid Stripe on early morning guide trips. Our main focus was along the shoreline points and channel bends.
We caught a several good fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles after the sun got up. Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs targeting feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, produced some good fish and topwater action is still good in the early morning and late evening. Some Crappie and bluegill are still on deep water brush piles and treetops. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. The lake level of 888.13 and temperatures are 84.5 to 86.5 degrees with slightly cooler temperatures around the springs.
15 July 2022
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It is turning out to be a long hot summer as the Dog Days have set in. This past week we saw some nice 5 fish limits in the night tournaments with the Friday nighter toping the action with a 5 fish limit for 22 plus change sack. We’ve caught some nice Bass and Hybrid Stripe on early morning guide trips. Our main focus was along the shoreline points and channel bends. We caught a several good fish spread out on secondary points and around brush piles after the sun got up.
Best lures have been Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs targeting feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, produced some good fish and topwater action is still good in the early morning and late evening. Crappie and bluegill are still on deep water brush piles and treetops. For Crappie the best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. The lake level of 887.88 and temperatures are 88.5 to 90 degrees with slightly cooler temperatures around the springs.
24 June 2022
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The best fishing is early morning (First Light) long the shoreline and at night. Largemouth and Smallmouth have transitioned to summer patterns. We caught a several good fish spread out in pockets and in brush piles on points. Best lures have been Tightline Swim Jigs with Driftwood Swimbaits to target feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced some good fish and topwater action is still good in the early morning and late evening. Crappie and bluegill are on deep water brush piles and treetops. I’ve had some reports of good top water action at night for Hybrid Stripe and Walleye on the lower end around the dam and in lost creek. For Crappie the best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish are starting to school and can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. The lake level of 887.99 and temperatures are 89.5 to 91 degrees with slightly cooler temperatures around the springs.
17 June 2022
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The best fishing is early morning (First Light) long the shoreline and at night. Largemouth and Smallmouth have transitioned to summer patterns. We caught a few spread out in pockets and in brush piles on points. Best lures have beenTightline Swim Jigs with Driftwood Swimbaits to target feeding fish around docks and laydowns. Spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced some good fish and topwater action is still good in the early morning and late evening. Crappie are on deep water brush piles and treetops. I’ve had some reports of good top water action at night for Hybrid Stripe and Walleye on the lower end around the dam and in lost creek. For Crappie the best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish are starting to school and can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. The lake level of 887.99 and temperatures are 86 to 88.5 degrees with slightly cooler temperatures around the springs.
13 May 2022
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The lake level of 888.26 and temperatures are 71.5 to 76.5 degrees. With the Shad Spawn grew across the lake this past week. The best fishing is early morning (First Light) long the shoreline and at night. We are still catching Largemouth and Smallmouth around spawning flats but and back of pockets, but they are starting to spread out. We are using Tightline Swim Jigs with Driftwood Swimbaits to target feeding fish during the shad spawn. Spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged creature baits, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced some good fish and topwater action has started. Crappie some have moved back to their summer deep water brush piles, lots of them are still in the creeks on brush piles, and treetops. I’ve had some reports of good top water action at night for Hybrid Stripe and Walleye on the lower end around the dam. For Crappie the best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish are starting to school and can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
22 April 2022
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Warming waters this past week has pulled lots of fish up to the spawning areas. The lake level of 886.11 and temperatures are 59 to 63.5 degrees. We are catching fish in everything from 2 to 20 foot of water. With the forecasted weather this weekend it’s only going to get better. Bass are good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. We caught several on topwater lures this past week. Crappie are in the creeks on brush piles, and treetops doing their thing. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
15 April 2022
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Warming waters this past week has pulled lots of fish up to the spawning areas. The lake level of 883.81 and temperatures are 59 to 62.5 degrees. We are catching fish in everything from 2 to 20 foot of water. Bass are good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Crappie on the move to creeks focus on brush piles, treetops midway back. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on river channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
01 April 2022
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Absolutely on fire is the current situation. The lake level of 881.80 and temperatures are 57 to 60.5 degrees. Angler report catching fish in everything from 2 to 20 foot of water. Bass are good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are still producing. Crappie on the move to creeks focus on brush piles, treetops midway back. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
25 March 2022
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Absolutely on fire is the current situation. Last week the Tennessee Bass Nation High School/Youth showed out, it took 5 fish for 16.24 Junior Division and 16.65 to win the High School Division. The lake level of 882.70 and temperatures are 57 to 60.5 degrees. Angler report catching fish in everything from 2 to 20 foot of water. Bass are good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are still producing. Crappie on the move to creeks focus on brush piles, treetops midway back. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
18 March 2022
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With the recent rains the water level is coming up fast with a lake level of 882.70 and temperatures are 55 to 58.5 degrees. The Bass, we found are in 2 -8 FOW continued warmer temperatures headed at us this week fishing is going to get better. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are still producing. Crappie remain set up in the brush piles, treetops, with some starting to move into the creeks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. As with all reservoirs after large rains and raising water levels watch for floating logs.
25 Feb 2022
Tims Ford
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With the recent rains the water level is coming up fast with a lake level of 884.26 and temperatures are 48 to 50.5 degrees. The Bass, I found are in 6 -12 FOW with the longer days and warmer temperatures headed are way fishing should only get better. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are the go-to for those that use them. Crappie are set up in the brush piles, treetops, and have gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. As with all reservoirs after large rains and raising water levels watch for floating logs.
18 Feb 2022
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Water level is headed back up with a lake level of 876.26 and temperatures are 46 to 49.5 degrees. The Bass, I found are in the mouths of creeks and pockets, however I look for them to start pulling up to the normal 6 -12 FOW with the longer days and warmer temperatures headed are way. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are the go-to for those that use them. Crappie are set up in the brush piles, treetops, and have gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
11 Feb 2022
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Water level is up about a foot to 875.84 The lake has cooled to 46 to 49.5 degrees. The Bass I found are in the mouths of creeks and pockets, however I look for them to start pulling up to the normal 6 -12 FOW with the longer days and warmer temperatures headed are way. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are the go-to for those that use them. Crappie are set up in the brush piles, treetops, and have gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
28 Jan 2022
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Water level is up about a foot to 876.31 The lake has cooled to 48 to 50.5 degrees. Crappie are set up in the brush piles, treetops, and have gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass moved shallow earlier this past week, however I look for them to pull out to 10-12 FOW with the colder temperatures cool the water down. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are the go-to for those that use them. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures. As a reminder for those that asked you can find all the waypoints for the habitat improvements on the TWRA Website under boating/access.
Jan 2022
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Water level is 877.43 and dropping. The lake has cooled to 50.5 to 51.6 degrees. The past three weeks have been busy as Tennessee BASS Nation and TWRA have replenished fish attractor sites with over 800 Christmas Tree and 35 wood pallet sites. All locations will be updated on the TWRA Boating and Fishing pages of the TWRA Website. Crappie are set up in the brush piles, treetops, and have started to gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass moved shallow earlier this past week, however I look for them to pull out to 10-12 FOW with the colder temperatures cool the water down. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Umbrella rigs are the go-to for those that use them. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
17 Dec 2021
Tims Ford
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Umbrella rigs are the go-to for those that use them. Water level is 874.38 and cooled to 54.5 to 56.6 degrees. Crappie are set up in the brush piles, treetops, and have started to gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
10 Dec 2021
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Umbrella rigs are starting to produce for those that use them. Water level is 875.67 and cooled to 58.5 to 60 degrees. Crappie are set up in the brush piles and have started to gather around deeper docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
03 Dec 2021
Tims Ford
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Umbrella rigs are starting to produce for those that use them. Water level is 876.73 and cooled to 58.5 to 60 degrees. Crappie are in the brush piles, and a few have started to gather around docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
Mid Nov 2021
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Fall fishing is upon us…each day for the most part you can find schooling fish on crankbaits and topwater lures. Umbrella rigs are starting to produce for those that use them. Water level is 879.36 and cooled to 61.5 to 63 degrees. Crappie are in the brush piles, and a few have started to gather around docks. Best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass are good on crankbaits, Ned rigs, Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Trout fishing below the dam on the Elk River is good as well with artificial lures.
22 Oct 2021
Tims Ford
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The winter drawdown is starting and cooler temperatures equal add up to one thing…fishing is getting better. Water level is 886.95 and cooled down to 74.5 to 73 degrees. The top water bite is picking up. Crappie are in the brush piles, and a few have started to gather around docks. The best results are with minnows and Bobby Garland crappie jigs. Bass are still liking a Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin-Tail grubs produced as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points, on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait.
17 Sept 2021
Tims Ford
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Days are getting shorter; water is down to 887.50 from 888.68 and cooled down to 81.5 – 82 degrees. For the most part it’s still all about timing best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. Carolina Rigged sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Top water action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing continues to produce with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points and on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures.
03 Sept 2021
Tims Ford
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Between the storms fish are schooling and chasing schools of shad. It’s all about timing, best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. While Carolina Rigged D-Bombs played we had to downsize a couple days to sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Top water action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing continued to produce with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points and on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures. Water temperatures range from 84 to 86 degrees.
27 Aug 2021
Tims Ford
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Between the storms fish are schooling and chasing schools of shad. It’s all about timing, best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. While Carolina Rigged D-Bombs played we had to downsize a couple days to sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Top water action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing continued to produce with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points and on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures. Water temperatures range from 84 to 86 degrees.
20 Aug 2021
Tims Ford
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Between the storms, fish are schooling and chasing schools of shad. It’s all about timing, best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. While Carolina Rigged D-Bombs played we had to downsize a couple of days to sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Topwater action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing continued to produce with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rockfish can be found off of points and on channel bends with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait, and at night with topwater lures. Water temperatures range from 84 to 86 degrees.
13 Aug 2021
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
This past week we found fish schooling and chasing schools of shad. With the heat the best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. While Carolina Rigged D-Bombs played we had to downsize a couple days to sped craws, Tightline Mussel Crawler jigs tipped with Twin Tail grubs produced as well. Top water action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing is in full swing with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points schooling with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures. Water temperatures range from 86 to 87 degrees.
06 Aug 2021
Tims Ford
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis – Follow on Facebook
Best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. Our fish this week came on Carolina Rigged D-Bombs, Tightline Jigs and Sped Craws. Top water and Swim Jigs action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing is in full swing with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points on the lower end of the lake with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures. Water temperatures range from 83 to 85 degrees.
30 July 2021
Tims Ford
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis
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Best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. Our fish this week came on Carolina Rigged D-Bombs, Tightline Jigs and Sped Craws. Top water and Swim Jigs action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing is in full swing with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points on the lower end of the lake with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures. Water temperatures range from 83 to 85 degrees.
23 July 2021
Tims Ford
Forecast Contributor Captain Jake Davis
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Best results for Largemouth and Smallmouth remain early mornings from first light to mid-morning and from dust well into the nighttime hours. Our fish this week came on Carolina Rigged D-Bombs, Tightline Jigs and Sped Craws. Top water and Swim Jigs action can be found early morning and late in the afternoon. Night fishing is in full swing with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points on the lower end of the lake with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, live bait and at night with top water lures. Water temperatures range from 83 to 85 degrees.
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21 May 2021
Tims Ford – Captain Jake Davis adds this report. Both Largemouth and Smallmouth are active on Tims Ford, best results this week came on flipping D-Bombs, Tightline Jigs and Speed Craws. Work riprap areas for post spawn fish. Some top water action can be found early and late in the afternoon. Night fishing is in full swing with jigs and spinnerbaits producing. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points on the lower end of the lake with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Walleye are starting to make a move up the rivers and creeks towards spawning grounds. Water temperatures range from 69 to 71 degrees.
14 May 2021
Tims Ford – Captain Jake Davis adds this report. Fish are in 8 to 12 foot of water. The shad spawn is still going on and most bass are in a post spawn pattern. Largemouth and Smallmouth can be caught on Finesse Baits such as Ned Rigs, Grubs and Sped Craws. Again, some top water action can be found early as the fish continue to chase the shad spawn. Shad remained shallow around docks and any other cover in the lake keeping bass, crappie, and catfish shallow as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points on the lower end of the lake with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Walleye are starting to make a move up the rivers and creeks towards spawning grounds. Water temperatures range from 65 to 67 degrees. Don’t forget to work riprap areas for post spawn fish.
07 May 2021
Captain Jake Davis adds this report. Both Largemouth and Smallmouth are active on Tims Ford with the best results this week on Finesse Baits such as Ned Rigs, Grubs and Sped Craws. Some top water action can be found early as the shad spawn started early last week but was slowed/stopped with the cold front, then it came back full swing. Shad remained shallow around docks and any other cover in the lake keeping bass, crappie, and catfish shallow as well. Stripe and rock fish can be found off of points on the lower end of the lake with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, and live bait. Walleye are starting to make a move up the rivers and creeks towards spawning grounds. Water temperatures range from 65 to 67 degrees. Fishermen should work riprap areas for post spawn fish.
30 April 2021
