New Shoal Creek Reservoir
New Shoal Creek Reservoir
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- Access Points
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- Species
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New Shoal Creek Reservoir is a 3,048-acre impoundment located in Lawrence County, Tennessee, created by the completion of a dam in 1970. This relatively small reservoir is characterized by its clear waters and diverse fish habitat, including rocky shorelines, submerged timber, and various depth contours. The reservoir has become known for producing quality bass fishing opportunities, particularly for largemouth bass, while also supporting healthy populations of crappie, sunfish species, and other gamefish. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) actively manages the fishery through habitat enhancement projects and regular fish population monitoring.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at New Shoal Creek Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on New Shoal Creek Reservoir. 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 New Shoal Creek Reservoir
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.
Tennessee licenses and regulations
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Fishing License
No Fishing License Needed If: You are under 13 years of age (resident or nonresident). A type 022 supplemental license is required for anglers targeting trout. State-wide creel limit 7 trout.
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Stream Access Laws
On any river or stream that’s capable of floating a craft, the public has rights to passage, hunting and fishing. The question of streambed use on designated non-navigable rivers, however, is less clear, and probably not legal.
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