Davidson County, TN
Since J. Percy Priest Reservoir is situated near Nashville it is quite a visited place. Fishing, camping, hunting, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding are all available on the territory of the J. Percy Priest Reservoir.
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The daily creel limit for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass is 5 fish per day in any combination. The minimum size limit for largemouth bass is 15 inches. The minimum size limit for smallmouth bass is 18 inches.
In April largemouth bass can be easily caught on lipless and square-billed crankbaits.
Jigs tipped with minnows are ideal for crappie fishing in J. Percy Priest Reservoir. The daily creel limit for both white and black crappie here is 30 fish per angler.
Trolling is the most productive fishing method here during summer.
The upstream reaches of the Reservoir provide excellent fishing for white and yellow bass. Minnows as a live bait are good for it.
Hybrid striped bass mostly swim at depths in the coolest water. One of the good baits for this fish is a gizzard shad.
Regulations vary by location. Check the rules for your fish to stay informed and prepared for fishing.
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