The Tennessee River is famous for all kinds of things. One of these things is the fishing. On the Tennessee, there's catfish, bluegill, crappie, sauger, white bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and an abundance of striped bass. Pickwick Lake is one of the many lakes famous for these fish, and a vacation paradise.
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www.pickwicklake.info/Maps.asp
Pickwick Lake is the start of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. This lake covers 43,100 acres of surface area. Has 496 miles of shoreline. The Pickwick Dam is located in Hardin County Tennessee. The lake itself is located in Hardin County Tenn., Tishomingo County in Miss., and Colbert and Lauderdale Counties in Alabama.
Although some may argue, its been said that Pickwick Lake is the best trophy smallmouth bass lake in the world. With 5-6 pounders common its understandable why. Many anglers claim this Tennessee River impoundment is second to none (cept maybe Wilson Lake, previous world record smallmouth, 10 1/2 pounds) when it comes to consistently producing smallmouth bass, year round. Take a trip to Pickwick Lake this summer, and try to land your bass of a lifetime. These bass are well known for their energy when it comes to fighting. Their known for jumping high out of the water, and this is where they are so clever at throwing hooks.
Proven lure favorites are spinnerbaits, grubs, worms, lizards, crayfish imitations and jig combos. Even jigging spoons, fishing with crankbaits, rattletraps and jerkbaits, can be very good choices after dark. These same lures will work during the day...if you can stand the heat. Topwater lures work day or night here. Finesse fishing for some very picky smallmouths with very small worms, gitzits, slider rigs, spoons, crayfish, lizards, tube baits, grubs, shad imitations, and other soft plastics, may be necessary for clear water situations this summer.
So if you want to try your luck at one of these muscle-bound brownies, head to Pickwick Lake for a day of relaxation, and great smallmouth fishing. There's plenty of lodging, cabins, restaurants to accomodate the entire family. Or just spend your time in one of the many campgrounds that surround this wonderful lake.
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www.tennesseelakeinfo.com/pickwick
www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/PickwickLanding
www.pickwicklake.info/Maps.asp
Pickwick Lake is the start of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. This lake covers 43,100 acres of surface area. Has 496 miles of shoreline. The Pickwick Dam is located in Hardin County Tennessee. The lake itself is located in Hardin County Tenn., Tishomingo County in Miss., and Colbert and Lauderdale Counties in Alabama.
Although some may argue, its been said that Pickwick Lake is the best trophy smallmouth bass lake in the world. With 5-6 pounders common its understandable why. Many anglers claim this Tennessee River impoundment is second to none (cept maybe Wilson Lake, previous world record smallmouth, 10 1/2 pounds) when it comes to consistently producing smallmouth bass, year round. Take a trip to Pickwick Lake this summer, and try to land your bass of a lifetime. These bass are well known for their energy when it comes to fighting. Their known for jumping high out of the water, and this is where they are so clever at throwing hooks.
Proven lure favorites are spinnerbaits, grubs, worms, lizards, crayfish imitations and jig combos. Even jigging spoons, fishing with crankbaits, rattletraps and jerkbaits, can be very good choices after dark. These same lures will work during the day...if you can stand the heat. Topwater lures work day or night here. Finesse fishing for some very picky smallmouths with very small worms, gitzits, slider rigs, spoons, crayfish, lizards, tube baits, grubs, shad imitations, and other soft plastics, may be necessary for clear water situations this summer.
So if you want to try your luck at one of these muscle-bound brownies, head to Pickwick Lake for a day of relaxation, and great smallmouth fishing. There's plenty of lodging, cabins, restaurants to accomodate the entire family. Or just spend your time in one of the many campgrounds that surround this wonderful lake.
We here at Bass Boat Magazine hope you enjoy our articles and forums. Stop by and check out all the exciting forums we have, and become a member of one of the fastest growing magazines in the country. Have a great day.