Nashville Reservoir

Nashville Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington County, Illinois. Nashville Reservoir covers about 52 acres and holds about 33 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Nashville Reservoir

Nashville Reservoir was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Nashville Reservoir

Fish reported from Nashville Reservoir include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass.

Bass

For bass at Nashville, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Nashville, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Nashville, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Nashville Reservoir

On a first trip to Nashville, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Nashville Reservoir

Spring around Nashville is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Nashville can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.