Fishing

Get Ready to catch the excitement! Fishermen come from all over the world to enjoy fantastic crappie, catfish, bass and bluegill fishing throughout the year. Reelfoot Lake is stocked with plenty of trophy fish, just waiting for you! Eagle Nest Resort offers everything you need to make sure your fishing trip is one to remember. Accessible boat ramps, a bait and tackle shop, lighted piers, a fish cleaning station to clean your big catch after a long day of fishing and picnic areas where you and your friends can talk about those TALL fish tales from your day on the lake.

For fishing license information and to purchase licenses … visit this website

Don’t forget, you’ll need a Reelfoot Preservation Permit

Rooms:

• Check in 3:00pm (earlier if available).  Check out at 11:00am
• Rooms available with kitchenettes
• Clubhouses available for groups of 20
• Our resort can accommodate groups of up to 150 people
• Rooms have color cable TV, A/C, and heat
• All lined towels provided
• Full maid service

Boats:

• 16 ft. Jon Boats with 8 h.p. outboard engines
• Larger boats available for 3 to 5 people
• Boats available at sunrise and must be in sunset
• All boats equipped with motor, gas, paddle, paddle swivel seats, cushions, and life jackets
• (Bring your own anchors)
• Boat can be checked out before rooms become available

Bait:

3 dozen minnows or 50 crickets are given per person on package per day.  red worms, wax worms, night crawlers, and various artificial baits and tackle are sold

Fishing License:

• Tennessee Residents: 1-day and annual
• Non-Resident: 3-day, 10-day, and annual
• Reelfoot Lake Permit: 1-day, 3-day. and annual
• All Licenses are available at the resort