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Percy Priest Lake is a Lake known for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie. Our lure recommendations are matched to seasonal patterns and today's exact conditions.

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Fishing Guide: Percy Priest Lake

J. Percy Priest Lake is a Stones River reservoir just east of Nashville, Tennessee, a clear, rocky lake known for largemouth and smallmouth around bluffs, rock, points, and brush.

Known For

Clear, rocky bass fishing near Nashville with quality largemouth and smallmouth.

Best Spots & Structure

Rocky points, bluffs, and riprap
Chunk-rock points, bluffs, and riprap hold smallmouth and largemouth; jerkbaits, jigs, and drop shots.
Depth: 8-25 ft
Brush piles and channel banks
Brush on points and channel banks concentrate fish; finesse and reaction baits.
Depth: 10-25 ft

Top Techniques

  • Jigs and drop shots on rock and bluffs
  • Jerkbaits along channel banks in cool months
  • Topwater and squarebills at low light

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Seasonal Patterns

Spring
Bass spawn on gravel and rock in pockets; jerkbaits and reaction baits.
Summer
Deeper rock, brush, and points; drop shot and jigs, low-light topwater.
Fall
Bass chase shad onto points; reaction baits and topwater.
Winter
Deep, slow finesse bite on rock and channels.

Best Times of Day

Low light and stable weather; clear water rewards overcast and wind.

Local Knowledge

  1. Rock is the key structure.
  2. Downsize in the clear, pressured water.
  3. Bluff-to-gravel transitions hold fish.
What fish can I catch at Percy Priest Lake?
Percy Priest Lake is home to Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill. Select a species below for full seasonal lure recommendations.

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