These 5 Amazing Spots Near Nashville Are Perfect To Go Fishing

Discover top fishing spots in Nashville, Tennessee, perfect for both kids and adults.

If you're a fan of fishing in Tennessee, then we've got a couple of really solid spots here in Nashville for you to hit up over the weekend for a great bit of time out fishing. We have a great mix of lakes and rivers, sweet spaces for your kids that are just as visually stunning for adults. If you're ready for a quick bite of Nashville prime time fishin', we have it for you! Here are a few of our favorite spots for fishing in Nashville:

1. Center Hill Lake

Seventy miles east and you hit Center Hill Lake, a great recreational spot for those of you looking to fish for any type of bass - largemouth, smallmouth, spotted - catfish, walleye, bream or crappie.

2. Marrowbone Lake

This is probably your best bet if you want to hit up a fishing spot just a quick hop from Nashville. It's located in Joelton and is a local hotspot for catfish, bass, sunfish, bluegill and crappie fishing.

3. Caney Fork River

Trout fishing at its best! You're looking at brook, brown and rainbow trout fishing if you make your way out here. Plus, you can even try out fly fishing!

4. Dale Hollow Lake

You can find brown bass, trout and giant muskie at Dale Hollow Lake. It's one of the state's most beautiful lake regions, and is located roughly a hundred miles northeast of Nashville.

5. Stones River

Stones River is made up of three major forks, and if you make your way out to go fishing for the day you can enjoy the hunt for bass, catfish, bluegill and reams more!

How many have you visited? We want to go to them all! Tell us all about your picks for the best lakes in Tennessee in the comments!

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