TWRA Family Fishing Lakes
Coy Gaithers / Bedford Lake - Bedford County
Location:
Approximately 14 miles east of Wartrace and Shelbyville
From I-24: Take Exit 105 (U.S. 41) toward Manchester .4 miles. Right on 16th Model Road 5.9 miles to Bedford Lake Road. 2.5 miles to lake entrance.
Lake Information:
(615) 781-6622
Size:
47 acres
Fishing Facilities:
Boat launching ramp - Handicapped accessible fishing pier - Fish attractors
PLEASE NOTE - A daily lake permit should be purchased from a license agent in the surrounding area before going to the lake
Other Facilities:
Picnic tables - Grills - Restrooms
Species Found:
Largemouth bass - crappie - bluegill - redear sunfish - blue & channel catfish
Fishing Tips:
Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times for bass fishing, especially with top-water lures, and some of the best bass fishing occurs in rainy weather. Use surface lures that make lots of noise.
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