J. Percy Priest Reservoir: Fishing Spots, Map, and Regulations
Hot spots on J. Percy Priest Reservoir🔥
J. Percy Priest Reservoir weather conditions
Fish species to catch in the J. Percy Priest Reservoir, Tennessee, United States (10)
💡 Fishing Tips & Tricks on 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.
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In April largemouth bass can be easily caught on lipless and square-billed crankbaits.
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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.
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Trolling is the most productive fishing method here during summer.
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The upstream reaches of the Reservoir provide excellent fishing for white and yellow bass. Minnows as a live bait are good for it.
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Hybrid striped bass mostly swim at depths in the coolest water. One of the good baits for this fish is a gizzard shad.
Fishing regulation in Tennessee, United States
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