Clarksville, TN might best be known for its Army base and personnel, but this city should also top your list of freshwater fishing spots. Whether new to the sport or a serious angler in the area, the sites in and around this town are sure to satisfy the pickiest fisherman. If you need a vehicle to get you there, our Clarksville Mitsubishi dealership has something for everyone.
1. Port Royal State Historic Park
Designated an official site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, this was the site of one of the oldest and earliest trading posts in the Middle Tennessee area. Anglers will find catfish, bream, and bass with fishing on the banks, piers, and small personal boats with boat ramp access. There’s plenty to do here, so bring the family and spend the day.
2. Dunbar Cabe State Park
Within this park, anglers can access Swan Lake, where one can find varieties of bluegill, bass, and catfish. Named after the 8-mile-long cave here, the park offers more than three miles of trails with various spots for fly and bank fishing. Spend time with family near the picnic areas or find a quiet spot for some peace and quiet.
3. Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina
This complex consists of both a marina and park, boasting a 10-acre fishing pond where anglers will catch bass, bluegill, drum, and crappie. Fish off the docks and piers, on the bank, or drop your boat into the Cumberland River for a few hours from their 4-lane boat ramp. The Park offers multi-purpose sport fields, walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, facility rentals, and even a dog park- so bring your furry friends too.
4. Fletchers Fork
Also named Crowder Creek, this stream is regularly stocked with trout by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Bank and fly fishing are best here, and in addition to trout look to catch crappie, bass, trout, drum, or bluegill. Anglers report the best luck using work or crankbait here. While it is family-friendly this tranquil spot with be sure to please the quieter angler as well.
5. Lake Taal
Whether fishing on the dam or the banks of the lake, anglers will find bass, bluegill, sunfish, panfish, crappie, and catfish here. The 29-acre lake is sure to please anglers looking for a quiet place to drop a line that’s not too far from town; just 7.6 miles from the city, it’s easily accessible and worth the short drive.
6. Sulphur Fork Red River
Chances are high that anglers will get bites here regularly; spin or bait-cast here to your heart’s delight and catch varieties of trout, crappie, bass, catfish, and bluegill. Amenities include picnic areas and trails, so bring the family and spend the day together or sneak off to a quiet spot and enjoy the tranquility.
Whether you prefer bank, fly, boat, or dock fishing, this town has the perfect spot for everyone. When you’ve caught that big one, come into Tim Short Mitsubishi; we’d love to hear about your catch and favorite spots while we manage all your automotive needs.
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