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Tims Ford Lake (Elk River)

Tennessee, United States

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General info

Tims Ford Lake (Elk River) is a lake located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Moore County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Black crappie.

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35Β°13β€²48.4β€³N 86Β°12β€²35.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Tims Ford Lake (Elk River), TN

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Fishing regulations in Tennessee can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Tims Ford Lake (Elk River) is a lake located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Moore County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
35Β°13β€²48.4β€³N 86Β°12β€²35.6β€³W
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