Lebanon, Tennessee, is a premier fishing destination nestled in the heart of Wilson County, surrounded by diverse waterways teeming with trophy fish. Just minutes from town, anglers can access Old Hickory Lake—a sprawling 20,287-acre hotspot known for world-class striped bass exceeding 50 pounds, especially near Cordell Hull Dam during May. This reservoir also offers exceptional largemouth bass fishing during spring spawning seasons, with spinnerbaits and soft plastics yielding success in embayments like Bledsoe Creek and Station Camp Creek. Crappie gather year-round around TWRA fish attractors, making jigs and minnows productive in 6–12 feet of water.

Nearby J. Percy Priest Reservoir (14,034 acres) complements the action with abundant black crappie, largemouth bass, and bluegill, while the Cumberland and Stones Rivers provide riverine opportunities for smallmouth bass and catfish. Local gems like Prowell Lake deliver consistent largemouth bass action, and Don Fox Park’s stocked creeks offer seasonal trout fishing. Whether targeting trophy stripers, bass in submerged structures, or panfish from shore, Lebanon’s interconnected lakes, rivers, and creeks cater to all skill levels with year-round variety.

For Lebanon fishing charters, expert guides leverage intimate knowledge of these fisheries to maximize catches. From navigating Old Hickory’s crappie hideouts to intercepting migrating striped bass, charters provide tailored experiences across the region’s top-ranked waters—ensuring memorable outings rooted in Lebanon’s rich angling heritage.