reelfoot lake Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for reelfoot lake in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Tomfished on a cloudy day and the bite was awesome. got a few nice channel cats, biggest was 7lbs! used shrimp for bait, worked like a charm. can’t wait to go back when it’s sunny tho. that always helps!
Report #2
👤 Natalieanother rainy day at reelfoot, we tried our luck anyway. managed to catch a few small crappie. kinda slow overall but had some good laughs with my friends. it’s not always about the catch, right?!
Report #3
👤 Derekgot soaked! but worth it! heavy rain shower this morning and we still managed to pull in a couple of big catfish! used chicken liver as bait. wind was something fierce too, but hey, it was an adventure!
Report #4
👤 Lisaman, the weather was blah today but we still hit reelfoot. caught some nice bluegills, about 10 total, all around 1lb. just used a simple hook and worm setup. it’s really nice out here even when it’s overcast, just peaceful
Report #5
👤 Robso today was kinda wet, had patchy rain but we still went out. ended up getting 4 bass using a spinnerbait. nothing huge but they were fun! love that adrenaline when they hit! make sure to bring a rain jacket next time tho
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at reelfoot lake are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing
Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather
Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature
Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions
