21 public waters in the West region — 20 lakes/reservoirs and 1 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Tennessee licence.
See every public fishing venue in Tennessee on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Whiteville Lake, a 143-acre lake in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA): A TWRA-managed community lake — Bluegill, redear, Crappie and Largemouth Bass, managed for family and bank fishing. Needs a TWRA Lake permit on top of the state licence.
Grand Valley Lake, a 115-acre impoundment in Hardeman County managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, serves up solid largemouth and spotted bass fishing in West Tennessee. Bluegill are abundant and willing, making this a reliable choice for anglers targeting panfish alongside bass in a compact, accessible setting.
Hardeman County, Tennessee — Indian Creek Watershed Number Seven Lake is a 88-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Indian Creek Watershed Number Eight Lake, a 47-acre lake in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Hardeman County, Tennessee, Lake Lajoice is a 46-acre lake, managed by Joint. A TWRA-managed community lake — Bluegill, redear, Crappie and Largemouth Bass, managed for family and bank fishing. Needs a TWRA Lake permit on top of the state licence.
Hardeman County, Tennessee — Candlewood Lake is a 44-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Hardeman County, Tennessee, Cub Creek Lake Number One is a 41-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hardeman County, Tennessee — Cub Creek Lake Number Two A is a 41-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Porters Creek Watershed Number Sixteen Lake (39 acres) sits in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cumberland, Hardeman, Shelby and 1 more county in Tennessee — Spring Lake is a 38-acre lake, managed by City Land: A TWRA-managed community lake — Bluegill, redear, Crappie and Largemouth Bass, managed for family and bank fishing. Needs a TWRA Lake permit on top of the state licence.
Rogers Spring Lake, a 37-acre lake in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Hardeman County, Tennessee, Porters Creek Lake Number Fifteen is a 34-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Hardeman County, Tennessee, Lake Vonda is a 30-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hardeman County, Tennessee — Woodrun Lake Number Two is a 30-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Hardeman (25 acres) sits in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Indian Creek Watershed Number Four Lake, a 23-acre lake in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Porters Creek Lake Number Six (23 acres) sits in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Ben Henry Lake, a 22-acre lake in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Woodrun Lake Number One (18 acres) sits in Hardeman County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hardeman County, Tennessee — Porters Creek Lake Number Nine is a 16-acre lake, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Haywood, Hardeman and Madison Counties, Tennessee — Hatchie River is a 314 km stream: A clear Cumberland Plateau reservoir — smallmouth-strong with a Walleye run, plus largemouth, Crappie and Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Hardeman County holds 12 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Tennessee map Join PiscaMapsOne Tennessee fishing licence covers every public water in the state. Resident annual is about $34, non-resident about $50, with 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits available. TWRA agency lakes and the Beech River lakes need an extra lake permit. Buy at gooutdoorstennessee.com.