reservoir in Tennessee, USA
A Cumberland River reservoir on Nashville's doorstep with bass, crappie and stripers. Located in the Cumberland River northeast of Nashville.
Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in Tennessee, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Old Hickory Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Old Hickory Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Old Hickory Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Old Hickory Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Old Hickory Lake:
Anglers at Old Hickory Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Old Hickory Lake before you cast a line.
Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in Tennessee, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.