Top fish species at Payne Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Payne Lake fishing reports

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General info

Payne Lake is a lake located in White County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

35°55′34.2″N 85°20′55.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Payne Lake, TN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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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81.1 miles away

Nashville

81.9 miles away

White House

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FAQ about Payne Lake fishing

Payne Lake is a lake located in White County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°55′34.2″N 85°20′55.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Payne Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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