Chickamauga Lake (TN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Chickamauga Lake?

Chickamauga Lake is a body of water in TN. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Catfish. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Chickamauga Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Chickamauga Lake is a 27231.56 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Chickamauga Lake?

Chickamauga Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Catfish.

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Chickamauga Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

115 Reports on Chickamauga Lake

40 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Jay Wallen Fishing
Silver Ambassador
3/22/23
49° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Lipless Crankbaits
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Finding grass right now is key, the lake is at or below Winter pool. The most consistent bite is in and around grass with a lipless or jackhammer. stumps, mud flats and points are also holding fish. Channel banks with... Read More
Jay recommended this gear for Chickamauga Lake, TN
Hotbait
SPRO Aruku Shad 3" / Mudbug Red
Out of Stock
St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium / Moderate
Out of Stock
TN bassmaster
Bronze Ambassador
3/21/23
40° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
went out for a quick bit in the kayak i was doing a steady retrieve with the occasional sudden stop in it i stopped it when i went to reel felt something pull back, it was a half pounder... Read More
Danny recommended this gear for Chickamauga Lake, TN
Hotbait
Strike King Chick Magnet Jr. Flat Sided Crankbait Tomato Soup / 2 1/4"
$9.99
Berkley Frittside 5 Biggun' Candy Apple Red Craw / 2 4/5"
Out of Stock
Sunline Super FC Sniper 12lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Lew's KVD LFS Series Casting Reel Right / 6.2:1
$149.99
G. Loomis GCX Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate Fast
Out of Stock
TN bassmaster
Bronze Ambassador
3/17/23
32° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)
it was a hard day steady 15-20 mile winds and freezing winds i was fishing a swim jig but it wasnt working so i dropped down to the tungsten jig and i got bit second cast it was a 1... Read More
Danny recommended this gear for Chickamauga Lake, TN
Hotbait
Strike King Compact Tungsten Casting Jig 1/2 oz / Candy Craw
$5.99
Missile Baits Chunky D Super Bug / 3 1/2"
$5.69
Sunline Super FC Sniper 20lb / 165 Yards
$22.99
Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1
$209.99
Megabass Orochi XX Casting Rods 7'5" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock

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Top ProductsReported on Chickamauga Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$5.62~~$7.49~~

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Bhite Delight

Best Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Bhite Delight

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Best Seller

Z-Man

RaZor ShadZ Pearl / 4 1/2"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$4.99

Best Seller

Berkley

PowerBait Chigger Craw 4" / Black Blue

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$5.99

HotbaitOn Sale

Zoom

Trick Worm Green Pumpkin Green / 6 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$4.49~~$6.19~~

Missile Baits

Baby D Bomb Green Pumpkin / 3 2/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$4.69

Berkley

Frittside 7 Special Red Craw / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$10.99

HotbaitBest Seller

SPRO

Bronzeye Frog 65 Killer Gill / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$11.19

Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

HotbaitBest Seller

Zoom

Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.49

PowerBait Flipping Jig 1/2 oz / Black/Blue

Hotbait

Berkley

PowerBait Flipping Jig 1/2 oz / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$4.99

Zoom

Super Fluke White Pearl / 5 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.19

6" Magdraft Swimbait White Back Shad / 6"

Best Seller

Megabass

6" Magdraft Swimbait White Back Shad / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Hotbait

SPRO

Aruku Shad 3" / Mudbug Red

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$8.79

Chick Magnet Jr. Flat Sided Crankbait Tomato Soup / 2 1/4"

Hotbait

Strike King

Chick Magnet Jr. Flat Sided Crankbait Tomato Soup / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$9.99

Frittside 5 Biggun' Candy Apple Red Craw / 2 4/5"

On Sale

Berkley

Frittside 5 Biggun' Candy Apple Red Craw / 2 4/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$7.29~~$10.99~~

Compact Tungsten Casting Jig 1/2 oz / Candy Craw

Hotbait

Strike King

Compact Tungsten Casting Jig 1/2 oz / Candy Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.99

Missile Baits

Chunky D Super Bug / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.69

Reaction Innovations

Sweet Beaver Black/Blue / 4 1/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$5.49

Hotbait

Strike King

Red Eyed Shad 2 1/2" / Delta Red

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$6.29

Z-Man

Chatterbait Mini Max 3/8 oz / Fire Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$8.99

SPRO

Wameku Shad Delta Craw / 2 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$11.29

Hotbait

Queen Tackle

Switch Blade - 3 Pack Regular / Gold

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.99

Queen Tackle

Tungsten Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Gizzard

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.29

Zoom

Super Fluke Jr Pearl White / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.19

Luke Clausen Finesse Jig 3/8 oz / Black Blue

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Luke Clausen Finesse Jig 3/8 oz / Black Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$5.49

Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eyed Shad TN Shad / 2 1/2"

Hotbait

Strike King

Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eyed Shad TN Shad / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$7.89

Crush Flat 75X Crankbait Brown Eye Special / 2 2/3"

Hotbait

6th Sense

Crush Flat 75X Crankbait Brown Eye Special / 2 2/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$9.99

On Sale

Yamamoto

Zako Swimbait 4" / Black/Blue Fleck

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.87~~$6.49~~

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Guntersville Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.49

TN60 Lipless Crankbait Sparkle SS Shad / 2 2/5"

Jackall

TN60 Lipless Crankbait Sparkle SS Shad / 2 2/5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$14.99

TN50 Lipless Crankbait Purple Chartreuse / 2"

Jackall

TN50 Lipless Crankbait Purple Chartreuse / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$14.99

Hotbait

Booyah

Hard Knocker 2 1/2" / Rayburn Red

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$7.49

Vision 110 FX Jerkbait GG Threadfin Shad / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Megabass

Vision 110 FX Jerkbait GG Threadfin Shad / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$24.99

Hotbait

Booyah

One Knocker Rayburn Red / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$7.49

Damiki

Vault Blade Bait 1/2 oz / Holo Cyber Purple

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$6.99

Rattling A.T. Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

Hotbait

All-Terrain Tackle

Rattling A.T. Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$5.49

Big Bite Baits

YoMama 3" / Tilapia

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$3.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Rapala

DT 6 Demon / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$7.69

Hotbait

Berkley

Frittside 5 Special Red Craw / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$10.99

Rapala

Rippin' Rap 2 1/2" / Redfire Crawdad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$6.79

Rapala

BX Brat Pearl Grey Shiner / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$9.99

3.5" Pro Series Mini Swammer Swimbait Tennessee Shad / 3 1/2"

On Sale

Xzone Lures

3.5" Pro Series Mini Swammer Swimbait Tennessee Shad / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$4.49~~$5.99~~

TW Series Tandem Blades 1/2 oz / Chart Shad

Best Seller

Bassman Spinnerbaits

TW Series Tandem Blades 1/2 oz / Chart Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$13.99

Suijin Scrounger Head Jig White / 1/4 oz / 3/0 Hook / D

Hotbait

Picasso Lures

Suijin Scrounger Head Jig White / 1/4 oz / 3/0 Hook / D

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$8.39

Berkley

PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait Sexy Shad / 3 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

Best Seller

Rapala

DT 10 Demon / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$7.69

Stunna 112 Jerkbait MF Tennessee Shad / 4 3/8"

Hotbait

Berkley

Stunna 112 Jerkbait MF Tennessee Shad / 4 3/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$14.99

Damiki

Underspin 3/8 oz / Ayu / 2/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$10.99

Hotbait

Missile Baits

Quiver 6.5 Worm Bruised Plum / 6 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$4.69

PowerBait Power Lizard 6" / Green Pumpkin

Hotbait

Berkley

PowerBait Power Lizard 6" / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Carolina Rigs

$5.99

Zoom

Swimmin' Super Fluke Sexy Shad / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Blade Baits

$4.99

Hotbait

Berkley

Digger 2 1/2" / Big Money

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$8.99

Hotbait

Strike King

KVD Swim-N-Shiner Key Lime Pie / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$5.49

Best Seller

Berkley

PowerBait Pit Boss 4" / Black-Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$5.99

Other Top Reported Products

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 12lb / 200 Yards

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$21.99

Shimano

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$209.99

Megabass

Orochi XX Casting Rods 7'5" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$349.00

Best Seller

Shimano

Vanford Spinning Reel 2500 / 6.0:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Body Swimbaits

$239.99

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$28.99

Hotbait

Shimano

Curado DC Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Body Swimbaits

$259.99

Dobyns Rods

Fury Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$129.99

Best Seller

PowerPro

Braid 30lb / Moss Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$18.50

Seaguar

Basix 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$9.99

Sufix

Advance Fluorocarbon 17lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$33.99

Shimano

Curado K Casting Reel Right / 8.5:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$189.99

Daiwa

Tatula Series Casting Rods 7'4" / Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$169.99

Berkley

Vanish Fluorocarbon 10lb / Clear / 110 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$14.99

Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium / Moderate

St. Croix

Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium / Moderate

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$315.00

Lew's

KVD LFS Series Casting Reel Right / 6.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$149.99

G. Loomis

GCX Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$249.99

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 20lb / 175 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 20lb / 175 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$15.79

Shimano

SLX Casting Reel Left / 7.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$99.99

HotbaitBest Seller

VMC

Ringed HD Wide Gap Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$3.79

Sufix

131 Braided Line 30lb / 150 Yards / Low Vis Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$38.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Left / 8.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Left / 8.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$209.99

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Extra-Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Extra-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$229.99~~$279.99~~

Best Seller

VMC

Flippin Hook 4/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.29

Best Seller

VMC

Tungsten Worm Weight 1/4 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$6.79

St. Croix

Victory Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Extra-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$210.00

Berkley

Fireline 10lb / Crystal

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$19.99

Berkley

Trilene XT 8lb / Clear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$9.99

Daiwa

Regal LT Spinning Reel 2500XH / 6.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$69.99

St. Croix

Premier Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$170.00

Best Seller

Plano

EDGE 3700 Thin Box 3700

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$26.99

Plano

Weekend Series Speedbag 3500

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$13.99

Best Seller

Rapala

Superline Scissors White

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$2.99

Rapala

Stainless Steel Forceps 5-1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$14.99

Rapala

Hook File 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$15.99

Berkley

X5 Braided Line 65lb / Low-Vis Green / 164 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$16.99

Owner

Cover Shot HD Worm Hook 4/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$6.69

Best Seller

VMC

Finesse Neko Hook 1/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.99

St. Croix

Mojo Bass Glass Casting Rods 7'2" / Heavy / Moderate

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$170.00

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Chickamauga Lake

Choose a top technique based upon Chickamauga Lake Reports filed by local anglers.

Lipless Crankbaits 18%

Bladed Jigs 13%

Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') 13%

Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') 8%

Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) 8%

Hard Jerkbaits 5%

Structure Jigs 5%

Swim Jigs 5%

Wacky Rigs 5%

Blade Baits 3%

Carolina Rigs 3%

Drop Shot 3%

Frogs/Toads 3%

Grass Jigs 3%

Hard Body Swimbaits 3%

Neko Rigs 3%

Shakey Heads 3%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) 3%

Chickamauga Lake (TN)Fishing Reports

Chickamauga Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

Jay recommended this gear for Chickamauga Lake, TN

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)

Danny recommended this gear for Chickamauga Lake, TN

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)

Danny recommended this gear for Chickamauga Lake, TN

Top ProductsReported on Chickamauga Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

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Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Chickamauga Lake

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What do you need to know about Chickamauga Lake?

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What fish are in Chickamauga Lake?