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Planning your next fishing trip in Nashville, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Nashville, Tennessee centers around the Cumberland River and a cluster of powerhouse reservoirs like Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake, offering diverse freshwater opportunities close to the city. Anglers target bass, crappie, catfish, stripers and more in both urban and semi-wild settings, with year-round action driven by current, water level changes and shad movements. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Nashville include: Old Hickory Lake, Cumberland River, Caney Fork, J Percy Priest Dam, Old Hickory Dam, Harpeth River, Cheatham Lake, Marrowbone Lake, Stones River, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:40 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • First Quarter Moon - 68% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,027 km
    Proximity:
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We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Nashville
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 68% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -54 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Tue, 23 Jun 08:48 • 36.166, -86.784
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview Nashville

Nashville fishing revolves around the Cumberland River corridor and nearby reservoirs like J. Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake, giving anglers a mix of river current, deep impoundments and creek arms within a short drive of downtown. Understanding current flow, water clarity and baitfish movements is far more important here than obsessing over precise GPS spots.

Seasonal patterns in the Nashville area follow classic mid-South timing. Late winter through early spring, sauger and walleye stack below Cumberland River dams, where vertical jigging 1/2–3/4 oz lead jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics tight to the bottom is the primary pattern. As water warms into the 50s, bass and crappie migrate into creek arms and protected pockets on Percy Priest and Old Hickory. Target pre-spawn fish on rocky secondary points and the first drops off shallow flats with medium-diving crankbaits, suspending jerkbaits and 3/8 oz spinnerbaits in shad patterns.

By late spring and early summer, largemouth, spots and smallmouth transition to offshore structure. On Percy Priest, concentrate on main-lake humps, ledges and channel swings in 10–20 feet, using Carolina rigs, football jigs and deep-diving crankbaits. On Old Hickory and the Cumberland River, current seams and shell beds become prime. Watch your electronics for bait schools and subtle rises on the river bottom; dragging a compact football jig or a 3–4" swimbait along these edges draws quality bites.

Striped bass and hybrids are a major draw around Nashville. In spring and fall, fish push up the Cumberland and into tributaries, where casting large swimbaits, bucktail jigs and 4–6" flukes into current breaks, riprap and eddies produces. Summer striper fishing is largely a deep-water or night game: troll live shad or large crankbaits along channel edges, dam tailraces and main-lake points, or cast big topwaters at dawn and dusk around surface-feeding schools.

Crappie and panfish are reliable options nearly year-round. On Percy Priest, work brush piles, stake beds and bridge pilings in 8–18 feet using 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or tube jigs on light line; downsizing to 2–4 lb test often doubles bites in clear water. In the heat of summer, crappie slide deeper on man-made brush; use your sonar to hop from pile to pile instead of camping on one spot. Bluegill and redear stack on gravel and shell in late spring; a simple float rig with worms or crickets around shallow cover on warm afternoons is ideal for kids and beginners.

Catfishing on the Cumberland River through Nashville is excellent. Blue and channel catfish hold on outside bends, ledges and behind barge tie-ups and riprap. Anchor slightly upstream of the structure and fan-cast cut shad, skipjack or chicken on slip-sinker rigs. At night in summer, move shallower to flats adjacent to the channel; big fish roam to feed. Use heavier gear than you think—strong current and big blues will expose weak tackle quickly.

For bank anglers, focus on public access along the downtown riverfront, below local dams, and at city and county parks on Percy Priest and Old Hickory. Travel light with a few confidence baits: a medium spinning combo, a small box of jigs and soft plastics, and a couple of crankbaits will catch almost everything in the Nashville area if you prioritize fishing where current, depth change and baitfish intersect.

The Best Fishing Spots around Nashville

Old Hickory Lake

Stretching along the Cumberland northeast of town, Old Hickory Lake is a classic Tennessee impoundment famous for largemouth bass, quality crappie, striped and hybrid striped bass, and catfish. Spring prespawn bass bite around shallow wood and grass, summer schooling fish chase shad on main-lake flats, and fall crappie stack on brush and docks; easy access for bank fishing and launches at Sanders Ferry Park, Shutes Branch, and BH H Clark (Cedar Creek).

Cumberland River

Flowing through downtown Nashville, the Cumberland River offers urban fishing for striped bass, hybrid bass, catfish, and seasonal white bass, with bass and sauger opportunities near current breaks and ledges. Spring and fall see strong striper runs around bridges and dams, summer night bites for blues and flatheads are reliable, and shore anglers do well at Lock Two Park, Shelby Park, and near riverfront ramps.

Caney Fork

About an hour east of Nashville, the Caney Fork below Center Hill Dam is Middle Tennessee’s premier cold-water tailwater for rainbow and brown trout, with bonus striped bass in warmer months. Nymphs and small streamers produce year-round, summer terrestrials can be excellent during low flows, and boaters drift long pools while waders target riffles and seams at access points like Happy Hollow and Kirby Road.

J Percy Priest Dam

The tailwater below J Percy Priest Dam on the Stones River is a popular urban hotspot for striped and hybrid striped bass, white bass, catfish, and seasonal sauger. Anglers time releases for active current, casting swimbaits and jigs to eddies and seams, while shore access at the Tailwater Recreation Area and nearby ramps enables both walk-in and boat fishing.

Old Hickory Dam

Old Hickory Dam’s tailwater on the Cumberland is famous for powerhouse current that concentrates striped bass, sauger, skipjack, and big catfish. Spring and early summer see strong striper runs, winter jigging for sauger is productive on current breaks, and bank anglers crowd the walls and platforms at Rockland Recreation Area while boats drift the main seam below the gates.

Harpeth River

West and south of Nashville, the scenic Harpeth River offers wade-friendly water with excellent smallmouth bass, plus spotted bass, sunfish, and occasional catfish. Late spring through early fall brings topwater and finesse bites around ledges, laydowns, and riffles; popular put-ins and bank spots include Edwin Warner Park, Harpeth River State Park (Hidden Lake, Highway 100), and Highway 70 access.

Cheatham Lake

Upstream and northwest of Nashville on the Cumberland, Cheatham Lake is a broad pool known for catfish, schooling white bass, and solid largemouth bass around shallow wood and backwater sloughs. Summer and early fall see surface feeds on shad, while night fishing shines for blues and channels; shore and launch access is plentiful near Cheatham Dam Right Bank Recreation Area, Harpeth Shoals, and Sycamore Creek.

Marrowbone Lake

A smaller, easy-to-fish lake north of Nashville, Marrowbone Lake is a local favorite for largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish, with bluegill action for families. Spring prespawn bass and crappie bite along shoreline brush and coves, summer evenings produce steady catfish, and anglers fish both from rental boats and the bank at designated areas around the lake.

Stones River

Winding through southeast Nashville into the Cumberland, the Stones River offers convenient access and a mixed bag of largemouth and smallmouth bass, spotted bass, sunfish, and catfish. Spring and early summer produce around riprap, bridge pilings, and pool edges, while kayak anglers float between access points at Two Rivers Park, Fellows Road, and Nice Mill Dam.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Nashville area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.

Rock Harbor Marina - 9.03996778512km, Sportsmans Lake Dam - 10.3589996031km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Nashville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Lower City Island - 2.56073581049km , Bush Lake - 3.05654930649km , Eighth Avenue South Reservoir - 3.06161475791km , Pages Branch - 3.48347307426km , Philips Branch - 4.7218111411km , East Fork Browns Creek - 4.93215058016km , Upper City Island (historical) - 5.13656246432km , Meadowbrook Lake - 5.50786319025km , Middle Fork Browns Creek - 5.63623264833km , West Fork Browns Creek - 5.63623264833km , Whites Creek - 6.92020226877km , Ewing Creek - 7.17816324506km , Eaton Creek - 7.55809204865km , Sugartree Creek - 7.57349368604km , Vhoins Branch - 7.61817795821km , North Fork Ewing Creek - 7.62007157633km , Sims Branch - 7.9137834569km , Twelve Stones Creek - 7.91901980341km , Rock Harbor Marina - 9.03996778512km , Richland Creek - 9.34938357348km , Sevenmile Creek - 9.70357313694km , Two Rivers Lake Dam - 9.93711882648km , Jocelyn Hollow Branch - 9.99021411267km , Cheek Lake - 10.25573960044km , Vaughns Gap Branch - 10.27101039282km , Sportsmans Lake Dam - 10.3589996031km , Robertson Island - 10.36974927996km , Cheek Dam - 10.46597569884km , Loves Branch - 10.54770321777km , Belle Meade Branch - 10.8118459452km , Crab Island - 11.12361003908km , Ewin Branch - 11.20318541124km , Earthman Fork - 11.2994498331km , Stones River - 11.33793966202km , Trantham Creek - 11.55541907672km , Gibson Creek - 11.61601412064km , Radnor Lake Dam - 11.71771550985km , Cedar Hill Lake Dam - 12.26698040672km , Overall Creek - 12.64564867306km , Carney Creek - 12.77692867363km

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