FIAB Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 I have been hearing nothing but good reports about this chain of lakes in Lexington, TN.........Beech Lake, Pin Oak Lake, RedBud Lake and Dogwood Lake. Anyone here know anything about them, which would be the best to try first, and does anyone want to go. Thanks Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Beech and Pine are the better ones. I think Beech is the biggest. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 6, 2011 Super User Posted January 6, 2011 Would like to try any of them with ya! Pm me Quote
hunt4 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Beech is probably the best for numbers of big fish. On good days several fish in the 4-7 pound range are very possible. However Pin Oak is a good one as well. The numbers arent as good over there, but based on experience if I was personally looking for a fish over 9+ I would spend my time there. Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Beech is probably the best for numbers of big fish. On good days several fish in the 4-7 pound range are very possible. However Pin Oak is a good one as well. The numbers arent as good over there, but based on experience if I was personally looking for a fish over 9+ I would spend my time there. Pine has produced larger size for me and I've seen bigger fish come out of there then the others. But that is just me Quote
FIAB Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks guys, Do both Beech and Pine fish the same? Do they have grass in the lake or alot of stumps and laydowns? 00 Mod......PM Sent Quote
bryand82487 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks guys, Do both Beech and Pine fish the same? Do they have grass in the lake or alot of stumps and laydowns? 00 Mod......PM Sent I've only fished beech one but it's funny you mentioned it because I was thinking about going out there Saturday. I've got a lot of new gear I'm dying to fish with! I've been on the lake for recreational purposes probably 100 times. That being said there's not many stumps in the lake unless there all under water and I've never noticed them. But at the same time I've never taken a ski boat up into all the coves so it's possible there are. I know when I did fish it, it was decent and we boated several fish. At the very back of the lake I remember there being an area with some sort of tall growth I don't think it was grass, it was like a tall underwater plant that grew off the bottom and came up to about a foot under the water. Those plants were everywhere back there. It was two years ago so I have no idea if that is always there or not. Across the lake from the boat ramp there are houses and a canal that runs back a little ways. If you like flippin docks theres a couple over there. It's pretty cool to look at those mansions too. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but just thought I'd try to tell you what I do know. Maybe I will see you guys out there. Can't decide on getting there early or letting it warm up a little! ;D Oh yea, I've been on Pine but never fished it. It's a lot smaller if I remember correctly. Good Luck! Let me know how you guys do if I don't see you out there. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 6, 2011 Super User Posted January 6, 2011 I would like to fish those lakes, too! Maybe sometime in March or April. Right now I want to spend as much toime as possible on the river. It's PRIMETIME for brown fish! 8-) Quote
FIAB Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 Roadwarrior, I would love to be on the river too....I think I need a bigger trolling motor when they're spilling. Was all set to get one last month and had to do the right thing and put tires on the truck. That's Life. Quote
bryand82487 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Roadwarrior, I would love to be on the river too....I think I need a bigger trolling motor when they're spilling. Was all set to get one last month and had to do the right thing and put tires on the truck. That's Life. As long as it's powerful enough to keep your boat straight you should be fine. Being able to troll up river against the current is just a plus. I will say though if you do get on them it's nearly impossible to hold your spot. Quote
bryand82487 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I would like to fish those lakes, too! Maybe sometime in March or April. Right now I want to spend as much toime as possible on the river. It's PRIMETIME for brown fish! Kent, are you fishing live bait or artificials? I'm assuming artificial, haven't heard you mention live bait much this year. When I was at our place at the river last week the water looked extremely low. I haven't made a fishing trip up there probably since late October. I need to get up there though. 8-) Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 6, 2011 Super User Posted January 6, 2011 Have done well fishing topwater, jerkbaits, the Swarming Hornet and jigs.That doesn't mean I won't be fishing minnows, but as long as the artificials are working, I will stick with them. 8-) Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Have done well fishing topwater, jerkbaits, the Swarming Hornet and jigs.That doesn't mean I won't be fishing minnows, but as long as the artificials are working, I will stick with them. 8-) Is it only worth it to fish the spillway right now or is there anything going on in Yellow Creek and Indian Creek near like Goat Island and JP Coleman Quote
basser247 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Might be a little late on this post...but i have fished all the brwa lakes a lot... 8 lbers every year from all...Beech has stumps along most shores about 50 or so feet from shore...holes, humps, and lilly pads and grass on both north ends...takes 20plus lbs in 3 hour tournament in summer to win... Pine has monsters also 10lbers every spring come out...haven't done as good at Pin Oak, but they 're there...there's also sycamore and Cedar smaller though...I fish mostly by myself....have pics though...Would like to take someone any weekend...Also Lake Graham in Jackson has fish over 12lbs every spring, trees sticking out in 20 to 30 feet of water, need someone who knows lake with you Quote
hogrustler Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Pin oak is usually clean not alot of grass and shallow slopes. Beech has some grassy areas. The last time I went the water clarity was much clearer than pin oaks. Both certainly hold big fish. Quote
hogrustler Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 never been to brown cr but I read an article three years ago about a guy catching bass over 10lbs on rattle trap. There was a picture and it was nice fish Quote
koulaid Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Thinking about coming down there to fish one of those lakes. Ya'll think my 14ft rowboat could handle those lakes? For some reason i cannot find the beech lake you guys are talking about on google maps. Quote
MFBAB Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 koulaid - Beech Lake and Pin Oak have ski boats in the summer, I wouldn't want to be on those 2 with a rowboat. Most of the others are smaller and no wake for outboards, the lakes range from around 150-1000 acres so you have a choice. Look up Natchez Trace state park, most of the lakes mentioned are in the park or just outside of it. hogrustler - I mentioned Browns Cr because TWRA shocked up a bass larger than the state record there 2 years ago Quote
hogrustler Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 MFBAB, have you ever fished browns cr.? Never been there myself. It is one of the TWRA lakes I almost went to this winter but never did go. Would you or anyone else by chance know anything about the Williamsport Lakes. TWRA's write up on them makes em sound as if their worth the drive. Quote
MFBAB Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I've only been to Browns Cr once, maybe 5-6 years ago. We caught a lot of bass but nothing giant, up to 4-5 lbs maybe. It's fairly shallow with a little stain to it, one of the smaller lakes in the chain so no skiers. Quote
hunt4 Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 MFBAB, have you ever fished browns cr.? Never been there myself. It is one of the TWRA lakes I almost went to this winter but never did go. Would you or anyone else by chance know anything about the Williamsport Lakes. TWRA's write up on them makes em sound as if their worth the drive. I used to live about 12 miles from the Williamsport lakes and probably only went there about 10 times. However I would gladly drive the 60 to Beech/Pin Oak/Pine dozens of times a year lol. The Williamsport lakes are overfished and there is not much cover present. I have caught a couple of 4-5 pounders out of there, but they are mainly just lucky ones. Nothing nearly as consitant as the Beech Lake area. Quote
bmadd Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Pine was my favorite of the Lexington area lakes. I used to have a tournament every summer to were you could trailer to any lake. I always chose Pine because it was easier to locate fish. Lots of docks on pine that attracted those summer time fish. Quote
Lynn Rouse Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 A friend and I fished Beech Lake on March 4, 2022. Caught 36 largemouth nothing big, average weight 2lbs to 3 1/2 lbs. had a great time. It wasn’t crowded but quite a few boats pre-fishing for tournament the following day. You can keep 5 bass any size. We brought home 10 and cleaned them. This lake is 1000 acres and fishing is best early in the year before recreational boats start showing up. When that happens we don’t go back until the following year. There are some beautiful homes on this lake. We had a fantastic day. Water temp was 55. Sunshine and 72 degrees. Lots of fun. Going back tomorrow, Thursday March 10th. Friday evening we are supposed to get snow here in west tennessee. Ugg, I’m ready for spring! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 9, 2022 Super User Posted March 9, 2022 Spring is just around the corner and next week we have four days of spring like weather. I'm going to Pickwick, but if you need a partner sometime, let me know. I haven't fished your lakes in more than a decade, but I would like to! Quote
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