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Linger Lake

Lake fishing  Tennessee · 06:22 - 18:48

Linger Lake is a lake 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%
86°
Thu
79%
89°
Best day
Fri
78%
92°
Sat
78%
91°
Sun
79%
89°
Mon
78%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
86°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.22 inHg → stable
Clouds
24.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Day 07:37–17:33 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

13:00
86°
14:00
86°
15:00
87°
16:00
87°
17:00
86°
18:00
83°
19:00
78°
20:00
77°
21:00
76°
22:00
76°
23:00
75°
00:00
74°

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
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
52%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
35%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
24%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Linger Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Linger Lake?

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 Linger Lake?

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

What is biting at Linger Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 30%.