Catfish Lake Fishing near Shelbyville, Tennessee

Catfish Lake is a reservoir located just 5.7 miles from Shelbyville, in Bedford County, in the state of Tennessee, United States, near Hawthorne, TN. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including crappie, redear sunfish, rock bass, carp, catfish and flathead catfish here. Whether you’re fly fishing, baitcasting or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Catfish Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Tennessee Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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