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Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)

Tennessee, United States

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General info

Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) is a lake located in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

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36Β°18β€²8.4β€³N 86Β°33β€²55.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) is a lake located in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°18β€²8.4β€³N 86Β°33β€²55.4β€³W
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