Jackson County, TN
Cordell Hull Lake is one of the youngest lakes in the state of Tennessee. The lake is named after American politician, Cordell Hull. Located on the Cumberland River, this place provides plentiful fish populations.
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Black crappie
Black drum
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Common carp
Flathead catfish
Freshwater drum
Hybrid striped bass
Largemouth bassThere are many lures you can use for largemouth bass fishing in Cordell Hull Reservoir. Swimbaits, crankbaits, Rat-L-Traps, soft plastics and topwater baits are all effective. The minimum length limit is 15 inches.
The lower section of the reservoir provides a great population of smallmouth bass. Soft plastics and float-n-fly work well. The minimum length limit for smallmouth bass in Cordell Hull Reservoir is 18 inches.
Night fishing is a good option for crappie in summer. Try to use live minnows and shad.
Sauger are more active in winter. Using one-ounce jigs with minnows on the bottom is productive technique.
Live baits such as nightcrawlers, worms and crickets are the best choices for bluegill. A Beetle Spin is a preferable artificial lure.
Fishing in June is a good idea if you are aimed at catfish.
Regulations vary by location. Check the rules for your fish to stay informed and prepared for fishing.
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