Pickwick Lake
Pickwick Lake
- Boat Ramps
- 25
- Access Points
- 25
- Species
- 52
Pickwick Lake is a stunning 43,000-acre reservoir stretching across three states—Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Created by the Tennessee Valley Authority, this impoundment features clear waters and diverse fish habitats including submerged structures, rock formations, and vast coves. The lake is formed by the Pickwick Landing Dam on the Tennessee River and extends from River Mile 209 at Pickwick Dam upstream to River Mile 224.8 at the mouth of Bear Creek. Known for trophy fishing opportunities and scenic beauty, Pickwick Lake has become a premier freshwater fishing destination in the southeastern United States, attracting anglers of all skill levels with its rich biodiversity and tranquil atmosphere.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Pickwick Lake and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Alligator Gar
Atractosteus spatula
Bigmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Black Buffalo
Ictiobus niger
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Black Redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Blue Sucker
Cycleptus elongatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Dollar Sunfish
Lepomis marginatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Flier
Centrarchus macropterus
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
Grass Carp
Grass Pickerel
Esox americanus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Quillback Carpsucker
Carpiodes cyprinus
Redbreast Sunfish
Lepomis auritus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
River Carpsucker
Carpiodes carpio
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Sauger
Sander canadensis
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Shortnose Gar
Lepisosteus platostomus
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
Skipjack Herring
Alosa chrysochloris
Smallmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus bubalus
Smallmouth Redhorse
Moxostoma breviceps
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Pickwick Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Pickwick Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Mississippi licenses and regulations
Mississippi Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Mississippi Fishing License
Resident - Each resident of the State of Mississippi ages sixteen (16) through sixty-four (64), fishing in the fresh or marine waters of Mississippi, including lakes and reservoirs but NOT to include privately owned ponds and streams, shall be required to buy a fishing license. A saltwater license is required south of U. S. Highway 90 and a freshwater or saltwater license is valid between I-10 and U. S. Highway 90. Saltwater license is not valid north of I-10. Any person sixty-five (65) or older, or any person otherwise exempted from obtaining a freshwater fishing license, must have documentation with him/her at all times while fishing as described in Exemptions. All non-resident anglers, except minors under the age of sixteen (16), are required to obtain a fishing license while fishing in the fresh or marine waters of the State of Mississippi.
Mississippi Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Mississippi Stream Access Laws
Mississippi waterways with a long history of public use or a mean annual flow of at least 100 cfs are considered navigable and open to public recreation. The public may use surfaces and streambeds, regardless of ownership, up to the high watermark.
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Fishing spots
- TVA State Line Island Boat Ramp
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- Pride Station Boat Ramp
- Robinson Boat Ramp
- Elks Boat Ramp
- Muscle Shoals Reservation Boat Ramp
- Jp Coleman State Park Boat Ramp
- Pickwick State Park Ramp #1 Boat Ramp
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