Crappie Fishing in Nashville, TN

Percy Priest Lake Crappie Fishing

If you are wanting to keep & eat fish this Crappie trip is for you. As with most people, I prefer Crappie on my dinner plate. I can’t think of any fish that makes as good of table fair as Crappie.

By changing patterns you can catch Crappie year-round on Percy Priest lake.  Crappie usually eat daily just like we do to survive.  TWRA Biologist Todd St. John once said, “J. Percy Priest is definitely our best crappie lake in the region.” TWRA, our local wildlife agency, has done a super job managing the Crappie on Priest.  Last year was the best year for Crappie that anyone can remember.  With a minimum size limit for keepers being 10”, it gives the smaller Crappie time to grow and spawn.  Most trips, we will catch good numbers of crappie It is not uncommon to catch a limit of Crappie.  Our crappie guides are some of the best in the country.  They are tournament winners who know the best techniques to put Crappie in your cooler.  They have over 5000 GPS marked spots from one end of the lake to the other – deep spots, shallow spots, spots on flats and drops.  You can’t find harder working guides anywhere.  Bring a cooler with ice to take your catch home.  At times people take home more Crappie than they can clean.  Please only take what you need & release the rest.  This will help keep this the best Crappie lake in the region.

The Spring Spawn

For the crappie fisherman the spawn is an exciting time.  In the spring Crappie start coming up from the depths where they have been hiding all winter.  When the water starts to warm, and the days are getting longer it triggers the Crappie to start their spawn.  The spawn usually starts around the first day of spring, it goes through a few phases and last about a month.  During this time span I recommend you fish at least once a week.  We have a huge advantage over most, we fish almost every day and we know what the Crappie are doing and where they are.  We simply start fishing where we caught them yesterday.

Book your trips early the spawn always books up.

The Stable Summer

This is after the Crappie Spawn and they go to their summer home.  This is some of the best Crappie fishing of the year.  They tend not to move around they hang out at their summer home all summer and are very predictable.  This makes it easy!  As stated earlier we fish almost every day, and this gives us a huge advantage.  We always start out the way we caught them the day before.

Book some trips this summer, these consistent trips will get you spoiled.

The Fall

As the water starts to cool the Crappies natural bait fish start moving.  As the bait fish move guess what, the Crappie move also.  Over the years we figured things like this out.  The Crappie moving doesn’t just happen overnight, but it does happen over a few days.  By us being on the water every day we know the fall transition has started.  We know exactly what is going on, where they went last year and what we need to do.  At this point we change locations and techniques.

These Crappie can be some of the biggest we catch all year.

Fun Time On The Water!

By now you are probably sensing how much fun Percy Priest Lake is and how much everyone loves fishing here. As you have heard, the fishing is great, but we want to add more to your fishing experience. We do not want you to have just a good day, we want you to have a great, fun day. During the peak fishing times of the day, we will focus on fishing, but as we get out of those peak times, there are other things you can enjoy. For example, we can anchor out in a secluded cove and break for lunch. And during the summer, kids (and the big kids too) really enjoy swimming. For you hard core fisherman we will run, gun and fish your whole trip. For everyone else we can work in fishing, swimming, eating, and having fun. Our only goal is to make this the most fun fishing trip you have ever been on.

We are so blessed in Middle Tennessee to have such a great fishery. Biologists say these fish feed daily so by adapting to different type shad spawns, depths, water temperatures, and other seasonal patterns, we can enjoy some great fishing right here in Nashville. We have so much confidence in this lake because trip after trip it produces happy customers.

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Crappie Trips
Percy Priest Lake

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Nice Large Boats Can Fish 4 People!

$360 – 4 Hours
$430 – 6 Hours
$560 – 8 Hours*

(Above rates are for 1 or 2 people, add $50 each for additional anglers)

* For our Crappie trips the 8-hour trip is our customers favorite by far.  Some days the Crappie bite better in the morning & some days they bite better in the afternoon.  With the 8-hour trip you have the bite covered.  You simply have more time to put more Crappies in your cooler and everyone loves to eat Crappie.  We usually fish until lunch time then go to the restaurant at the marina for a sit-down meal, use the restroom then back to catching Crappie.

All Charters Are Private Charters, Only You & Your Guest Will Be On Board.

We Are A Full Time Charter Service, Fishing Seven Days A Week.

Things to bring for your fishing trip in Nashville, TN:

Please Discuss With Your Guest

  • Drinks and Snacks In A Small Cooler (no glass)
  • Sunglasses & Hat
  • If Using Spray-On Sunscreens Please Apply Before Getting On The Boat
  • Clean Soft Sole Shoes
  • For Summer Trips, wear A Swimsuit And Bring Towels
  • Fishing License Online:
    • If Non-Resident Choose 3 Day, No Trout
    • If Resident Choose 1 Day, No Trout
    • Everyone Fishing Who Is 13 Years Old And Older Needs A Fishing License
    • If You Need Additional Information About Your Fishing License Call TWRA 615-781-6500

We Have Everything Else!

  • All rods & reels, bait & tackle are furnished.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring on the trip?

Just drinks & snacks in a small personal cooler to save room in the boat, we have everything else.

Do you always catch fish?

Not always, but we usually do.

Can I keep fish?

Yes, you are welcome to keep fish.  Before you arrive for your trip ask your guide what you need to put your fish in.

Do you clean the fish?

No, we no longer can do any type of food processing.

Do I need to bring my own rods & reels or bait?

No, we have everything all you need to bring is a small cooler with drinks & snacks.

Do you run party boats where you mix people?

No, our charters are private charters. There will only be you and you guest onboard.

What if we encounter inclement weather?

Safety is our primary concern. In inclement weather where safety is an issue fishing trips may be rescheduled if possible or cancelled if the captain deems necessary.

Where do you recommend I stay in the area?

There are several places to stay, after booking your guide will be calling you. Tell him all your plans while you are here. He will be able to recommend the best places to stay to meet all your needs.

Are There Anything Else I Need To Know?

Yes, you will need to know the logistics of your specific trip.  After booking your trip your guide will be calling you.  He will go over your trip details, including the meeting place with directions, etc.  He will also answer any other questions you may have at that time.  The main thing you need to do next is to book your trip.  This is what reserves the date & trip you would like to go on so no one else can get that time slot.  Click Here To “Check Availability & Book Your Trip”

Your Trip

All Charters Are Private Charters, Only You & Your Guest Will Be On Board.

We Are A Full Time Charter Service, Fishing Seven Days A Week.

Things to bring for your fishing trip in Nashville, TN:

Please Discuss With Your Guest

  • Drinks and Snacks In A Small Cooler (no glass)
  • Sunglasses & Hat
  • If Using Spray-On Sunscreens Please Apply Before Getting On The Boat
  • Clean Soft Sole Shoes
  • For Summer Trips, wear A Swimsuit And Bring Towels
  • Fishing License Online:
    • If Non-Resident Choose 3 Day, No Trout
    • If Resident Choose 1 Day, No Trout
    • Everyone Fishing Who Is 13 Years Old And Older Needs A Fishing License
    • If You Need Additional Information About Your Fishing License Call TWRA 615-781-6500

We Have Everything Else!

  • All rods & reels, bait & tackle are furnished.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring on the trip?

Just drinks & snacks in a small personal cooler to save room in the boat, we have everything else.

Do you always catch fish?

Not always, but we usually do.

Can I keep fish?

Yes, you are welcome to keep fish.  Before you arrive for your trip ask your guide what you need to put your fish in.

Do you clean the fish?

No, we no longer can do any type of food processing.

Do I need to bring my own rods & reels or bait?

No, we have everything all you need to bring is a small cooler with drinks & snacks.

Do you run party boats where you mix people?

No, our charters are private charters. There will only be you and you guest onboard.

What if we encounter inclement weather?

Safety is our primary concern. In inclement weather where safety is an issue fishing trips may be rescheduled if possible or cancelled if the captain deems necessary.

Where do you recommend I stay in the area?

There are several places to stay, after booking your guide will be calling you. Tell him all your plans while you are here. He will be able to recommend the best places to stay to meet all your needs.

Are There Anything Else I Need To Know?

Yes, you will need to know the logistics of your specific trip.  After booking your trip your guide will be calling you.  He will go over your trip details, including the meeting place with directions, etc.  He will also answer any other questions you may have at that time.  The main thing you need to do next is to book your trip.  This is what reserves the date & trip you would like to go on so no one else can get that time slot.  Click Here To “Check Availability & Book Your Trip”

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