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Area Lakes And Guides
Many times I have
clients that want to fish various lakes in Tennessee. As a service
to them I have complied a list of recommended guides for the lakes
listed below. The guides have been hand picked by me for several
different reasons. Not only are these men skilled fishermen
but they are also good people as well. These are men that you will
enjoy spending a day with on the water. I wouldn’t recommend someone
that I didn’t have the utmost confidence in their skills on the
lakes they guide and their ability to adapt to changing lake and
seasonal conditions. If you are interested in a trip on any of
the lake listed below feel free to contact them directly. Thank
You Rick McFerrin
Note: All guides are independent business
owners and not employees of Tennessee Bass Guides LLC or Rick
McFerrin owner of Tennessee Bass Guides LLC. . Each guide is
individually insured.
Old Hickory Lake
Guide
Mr. Matt Crabill: Old
Hickory Lake was impounded in 1957 and is fed by the Cumberland
River. The lake covers 22,500 acres is a relatively shallow “River
Impoundment”. Old Hickory is 97.2 miles long and has over 439 miles
of shoreline. Old Hickory fishes much larger due to the seemingly
never ending abundance of large creeks, coves, inlets, islands,
private boat docks, rip rap, shallow water humps and lay downs. Old
Hickory has been the host of multiple major B.A.S.S and FLW events
as well as regional and local tournaments. Known for its large
population of Largemouth Bass the lake also has an abundance of
Smallmouth, Crappie, Striped Bass, Sauger, Walleye, White Bass and
Catfish. Although there are very few housing opportunities on the
lake there are multiple motels available in the surrounding cities.
1-615-478-5606
Center Hill
Guide: Mr. Jon Simmons: Center
Hill is one of the oldest impoundments created by the US Army Corp
Of Engineers. Impounded in 1948 Center Hill is still one of the more
beautiful lakes in Tennessee. Center Hill is a deep clear lake (max
195 feet) that boasts of rugged cliffs, forest covered shore lines,
secluded bays, water falls, spectacular trails, parks and over all
scenery. Center Hill covers 18,200 acres at summer pool and runs a
breath taking 67.5 miles in length and has 415 miles of shoreline.
Although Center Hill gained it’s national reputation as a Smallmouth
lake it also has phenomenal Largemouth and Spotted Bass populations
as well. When you add in Crappie, Walleye, Bluegill and Catfish you
can see why this is a favorite lake for many people across the
United States. There are several lodging opportunities around the
lake as well as motels in Smithville, Cookeville and Sparta
Tennessee. 1-931-934-3410
Great Falls Lake
Guide
Mr. Jon Simmons: The Caney
Fork Water Shed area consists of 3 main tributaries the Caney Fork
River, Collins and the Rocky River. This area is also known locally
as the Great Falls Lakes and is directly above the Center Hill head
waters dam. The Rocky River and Caney Fork Rivers are full of
Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish.
Great Falls Lake fishes more like a river and has a variety of
structure including long shallow flats, deeper bluffs, 100’s of lay
downs, boat docks, brush piles, wooded shorelines and Willow Trees.
This is one of the real “Sleeper” fishing opportunities in Tennessee
and for the most part you don’t have to worry about the congestion
of our larger lakes. The best lodging opportunities will be found in
either Sparta or McMinnville Tennessee.
Dale Hollow
Guide
Mr. David DuVall: When the
name Dale Hollow is uttered around Smallmouth fishermen it sends
shivers down their spines. The world record Smallmouth 11lb 15oz was
caught here in 1955 and the record still stands today. Impounded in
1943 Dale Hollow is fed by the Obey River is over 30,900 acres, is
61 miles in length and has 620 miles of shore line. Dale Hollow
known world wide for it’s Smallmouth population also has Largemouth,
Spotted Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Bream, Cat Fish and White Bass. Dale
Hollow fishes “Big” with it’s never ending major creeks, bays,
hollows, branches, islands, flats, shallow and deep water
structures. Multiple Marinas dot the lake with lodging opportunities
as well as Celina, Gainesboro and Livingston Tennessee. 1-931-808-8045
Middle Tennessee Small Rivers And
Streams
Guide
Mr. Mike Dial: Middle
Tennessee has some of the best small river and stream fishing
available in our entire state. Stones River, Smith Fork, Cane Creek,
Pine Creek just to name a few zig zag across the country side to
provide the angler that likes to wade with a unique opportunity at
some bragging size Smallmouth, Largemouth, Rock Bass and assorted
pan fish. Deep hole, still eddies, falling timber, rocky bottoms,
mud flats, swift water and still. Everything that you would ever
want to get away from the hustle and bustles of the bigger lake
atmosphere. There are major cities with lodging all across this
area. 1-615-556-0281
Middle Tennessee Musky Rivers
Guide
Mr. Dwayne Hickey: Some of
the rivers and stream that we have already listed such as the
Collins River, Rocky River, Calf Killer and others not only offer
the angler the opportunity for bass fishing but Trophy Musky as
well. These scenic clear rivers are mostly isolated and away from
noise and boat traffic. Navigated by paddle or trolling motors for
the most part it’s easy to get lost in the beauty that surrounds you
until a toothy monster comes slashing at your bait. Once again
lodging opportunities exist in McMinnville, Sparta and Smithville
Tennessee as well as other outlying cities. 1-931-273-7937
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