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Lake Tansi

Lake fishing  Tennessee · 06:23 - 18:48

Lake Tansi is a lake set in Tennessee. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
85°
Thu
79%
89°
Best day
Fri
78%
91°
Sat
78%
91°
Sun
79%
88°
Mon
77%
87°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
87°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.18 inHg → stable
Clouds
29.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–17:33 Dusk 17:33–19:33

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:50–16:50 Major period 02:50–04:50 Minor period 10:06–11:36 Minor period 20:04–21:34

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
87°
15:00
87°
16:00
86°
17:00
85°
18:00
83°
19:00
79°
20:00
77°
21:00
76°
22:00
76°
23:00
75°
00:00
73°
01:00
72°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
54%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
33%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
23%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Tansi Village is a resort community in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States, recognized by the U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 4,629 at the 2020 census.

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More waters nearby

Lake Holiday Tennessee · 5.3 mi away Linger Lake Tennessee · 10.7 mi away Burnett Lake Tennessee · 27.1 mi away Watts Bar Lake Tennessee · 29.5 mi away Dale Hollow Lake Kentucky · 49.5 mi away North Chickamauga Creek Tennessee · 50.7 mi away North Chickamauga Creek Tennessee · 51.0 mi away North Chickamauga Creek Tennessee · 53.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Tansi?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Tansi?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Tansi?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Tansi right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 31%.