Let's go fishing...
Who can resist that request? Grab a pole, some sunscreen, a cooler of snacks, and head out to the lake! There are plenty of spots along the 440 miles of shoreline to drop in a line.
Pick up a fishing license at any bait shop, outdoor shop, or Wal-Mart in the area. For license & limit information, see the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency site.
Record Catches
The 6 lb. 15.5 oz smallmouth bass shown above was caught by Billy Martin recently on Old Hickory Lake, and may be a new lake record after being verified by the state. See more on Doug Markam's website.
| World Record |
Striped Bass |
46 lbs. (4 lb. line test class) |
1999 |
|
Black Buffalo |
54 lb., 15 oz. (12 lb. line) |
2004 |
| National Record |
Walleye |
25 lbs. |
1960 |
| Tennessee Record |
Flathead Catfish |
86 lbs. |
1991 |
| Old Hickory Lake Record |
Largemouth Bass |
11 lb. 1 oz. |
2000 |
Guide Services
Old Hickory Fishing Guide: (615) 826-5550
Jim Duckworth: (615) 444-2283 (www.FishingTennessee.com)
JC's Guide Service: (615) 644-8030 bigfishman05@yahoo.com
Bait, Tackle & Outdoor Shops
The Bait Shop
759 W. Main St., Hendersonville
(615 822-7515
Flipper's Bait & Tackle
200 Odoms Bend Road, Gallatin
(615) 452-7719
Poindexter's Bait Shop
Hwy. 109S, Gallatin
(615) 452-7550
Marinas
Anchor High Marina (615) 824-2175
Cherokee Marina (615) 452-1515
Creekwood Marina (615) 824-7963
Gallatin Marina (615) 452-9876
Shady Cove Marina (615) 452-8010
Drakes Creek Marina (615) 822-0547
Boat Rental
Gallatin Marina: (615) 452-9876
Shady Cove Resort: (615) 452-8010
Charters
Old Hickory Cruise
Departing from Old Hickory Lake
Hendersonville TN
Phone: (931) 358-4776
Fax: (931) 443-0047
Email: captaintroy@oldhickorycruise.com
Cumberland River Yacht Charter (615) 598-3837
RiverShip Cruises
Unique and Private Venue for Dining
Business & Parties on Old Hickory Lake
Phone: (615) 824-8511
www.CaptainNelsonCruises.com
Wanderin' Star Yacht Charter
(615) 822-1785