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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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Contact information to book your trip

Tennessee Bass Guides Inc.
P.O. Box 352 Woodbury TN. 37190
(615) 308-9936 or Email:
Rick McFerrin At Rickm@dtccom.net

  

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