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Old Hickory Lake Fishing



Top Old Hickory Lake Fishing Spots

  1. suramadu
    7/13/2013 10:41:53 AM - suramadu


  2. fishing
    3/31/2013 11:49:49 AM - yum


  3. Misty Cove
    6/29/2017 6:11:38 PM -


  4. Percy priest dam
    1/11/2014 11:14:13 PM -


  5. WPT542
    4/4/2018 3:33:47 PM -


  6. Poole Knobs Campground
    8/1/2013 11:35:07 PM - Poole Knobs Camp Site


  7. Cedar Hill Lake
    5/13/2011 11:45:13 PM - Cedar Hill Lake 36.2717, -86.745


  8. Rock Bass106
    4/1/2021 5:30:31 PM -


  9. Bluegill831
    4/1/2021 5:12:17 PM -


  10. WPT540
    4/4/2018 3:33:47 PM -



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Old Hickory Lake Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Old Hickory Lake, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Bluegill

  2. Bluegill

    There is a 26.53% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 13 Bluegill counted.

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  3. Longear Sunfish

  4. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 16.33% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 8 Longear Sunfish counted.

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  5. Smallmouth Bass

  6. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 14.29% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 7 Smallmouth Bass counted.

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  7. Black Crappie

  8. Black Crappie

    There is a 10.2% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 5 Black Crappie counted.

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  9. Green Sunfish

  10. Green Sunfish

    There is a 8.16% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 4 Green Sunfish counted.

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  11. Redear Sunfish

  12. Redear Sunfish

    There is a 8.16% catch rate for Redear Sunfish, based on 4 Redear Sunfish counted.

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  13. Rock Bass

  14. Rock Bass

    There is a 4.08% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 2 Rock Bass counted.

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  15. Spotted Bass

  16. Spotted Bass

    There is a 4.08% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 2 Spotted Bass counted.

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  17. Largemouth Bass

  18. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 2.04% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 1 Largemouth Bass counted.

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  19. Longnose Gar

  20. Longnose Gar

    There is a 2.04% catch rate for Longnose Gar, based on 1 Longnose Gar counted.

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Recommendations above based on 12 species of fish and 49 fish counted for March around Old Hickory Lake.

To date, there are 23 species of fish and a total of 1410 fish counted for Old Hickory Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1854 (169 years).

Last Update: 3/22/2023 4:06:14 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest Old Hickory Lake Fishing Reports

  • February 2023 Fishing Report
    3/10/2023 10:47:17 PM - If you thought January was active….February blew it away.   Bass were chomping 10-20ft on Alabama rigs crappie were biting well in 30-50ft on Crappie Magnets and Hybrids were


  • January 2023 Fishing Report
    3/10/2023 10:33:23 PM - January was a phenomenal month! Bass crappie and hybrids were on fire! Fishing in 8-20ft is where the majority of the fish were holding! The post January 2023 Fishing Report


  • Woman catches record crappie on Percy Priest Lake
    1/2/2023 5:11:17 PM - NASHVILLE Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary with a fishing excursion on J. Percy Priest Lake last weekend pulled in a lucky catch of her own.


  • December 2022 Fishing Report
    1/1/2023 5:14:56 PM - After inconsistent temperatures the cold air finally moved in! We have had an amazing bite for crappie and hybrids! The largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing has been ok but


  • November Fishing Report
    1/1/2023 5:06:38 PM - As the water temperature dropped with the cooler nights both bass and crappie started migrating shallow. Rattle traps crankbaits and spinnerbaits were productive in shallow wa


  • October 2022 Fishing Report
    11/14/2022 8:50:55 PM - October was a fun month! Wind blown pockets and coves with shad offered exciting bass fishing action!  As the water level dropped the quality bass moved aggressively into shal


  • September 2022 Report
    10/20/2022 9:58:49 PM - Another hot month has come and gone! Although we had to fight the heat each day the crappie and bass kept us entertained while making memories. Like previous months the crappi


  • August Fishing Report 2022
    9/3/2022 12:51:25 PM - The last few weeks the fishing has been pretty good. We have had some tough days in the August heat but we have had many active days as well!  The bass have been biting on top


  • July 2022 Fishing Report
    8/8/2022 5:23:26 PM - July was a great month for BCGS and our customers. The crappie have been biting well on the upper end of the lake in 10ft-14ft while the lower end has been pumping out the lar


  • June 2022 Fishing Report
    7/13/2022 4:13:15 PM - Offshore fishing is hearing up! The crappie have now starting moving out into brushpiles in 14-22 feet of water. Casting Crappie Magnet jigs and tight lining minnows several f


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Top Old Hickory Lake Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Fly South


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Top Old Hickory Lake Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Brian Carper's Guide Service
    Local Bass, Crappie & Hybrid Guides Proudly Serving Nashville's Percy Priest Lake & Old Hickory Lake since 2004!

  2. Angello Striper Guide


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