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Area Lakes And Guides
The guides listed
below 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 me at
rickm@dtccom.net or at my office number 1-615-765-7303. 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.
Percy Priest
 Guide
Mr. Terry Hicks: Percy
Priest Lake was impounded in 1968 and is fed by the Stones River.
The lake is situated East of Nashville and just a few miles north of
Smyrna Tennessee. The lake covers 14,200 acres and has a maximum
depth of 100 feet. The lake stretches over 43 miles in length and
has 213 miles of shoreline. Priest is a favorite for local and
regional tournaments due to its large population of Largemouth and
Smallmouth Bass. For those that want a different catch the lake is
also full of Crappie, White and Yellow Bass, Hybrids, Striped Bass
and Catfish. Priest almost fishes like two different lakes in one
with the head waters being more of a river impoundment and the tail
waters a wider deeper lake. Islands, gravel bars, bluffs, ledges,
deep and shallow water structure are all available to meet every
ones fishing styles. Priest is close to an abundance of motels,
restaurants and shopping areas as well.
Center Hill
 Guide:
Mr. Billy Campbell: 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.
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.
Kentucky Lake
 Guide
Mr. Tim Mason: Kentucky Dam
creates the largest man made lake in the eastern United States. It
backs up the Tennessee River for 184 miles and creates a lake that
stretches across the western tip of Kentucky and nearly the entire
width of Tennessee. The dam was completed in 1944 and was created
initially for flood control and barge traffic which is linked all
the way to the Gulf Coast. Kentucky Lake is widely known for its
substantial population of Largemouth, Smallmouth, Crappie, Walleye,
Sauger, Shell Crackers and huge river catfish. This lake has
everything to offer from deep channels, long expansive flats,
ledges, drop offs, humps, timber, current and the list can go on and
on. Marians offer a multitude of lodging opportunities as well as
the many cities that encircle the lake.
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.
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.
Middle Tennessee Trout Rivers
 Guide
Mr. Chris Nischan: Middle
Tennessee offers many river opportunities for the avid Trout
fisherman. Caney Fork River starts in Cumberland County about six
miles from Crossville and flows southwest almost 144 miles until it
joins with the Cumberland River. Lime stone rock and white water are
in abundance. Other opportunities include the Elk and Duck Rivers.
The Duck River offers 200 miles of scenic fishing for Rainbows and
Browns. The Elk River also runs 200 miles and is cold enough to
support hatchery released Rainbows and Brown trout.
East Tennessee Rivers
 Guide
Mr. Larry Self:
The Nolichucky and Holston Rivers just to name two are some of the
premier river Smallmouth waters in our entire state. These rivers
run several 100 miles and offer mountain clear cool water and a
population of Smallmouth that would make any anglers mouth water.
Swift water, deep pools, gravel bars and eddy’s make a Smallmouth
trip a challenge and a treat as well. As with all our Tennessee
lakes, rivers and stream we are able to fish them 12 moths out of
the year using varying techniques and tactics. |
