Marrowbone Lake

Marrowbone Lake is located in Davidson County, on Marrowbone Lake Road near Joelton, Tennessee, 15 miles north of Nashville.  The lake is 60 acres and has a picnic area, portable restrooms, including 1 handicap.  Fishing facilities include a boat launching ramp and a fishing pier. There is no concessionaire at this location.  All permits must be purchased in advance online.  Boats are for fishing only.  No gas motors are to be used on the lake.

TWRA Contact Information: Region 2 Office: 1-615-781-6622, Toll-Free: 1-800-624-7406, E-mail the office


Regulations

Statewide regulations apply for any species not listed below.

  • Largemouth Bass: 10 per day, no length limit.
  • Bluegill: No creel or length limit.
  • Redear: 20 per day, no length limit.
  • Crappie (all species): 15 per day, 10-inch minimum length limit.
  • Blue/Channel Catfish: 5 per day in combination, no length limit.
  • Trout: Seven (7) per day, no length limit.

TWRA Family Fishing Lakes License, Permit, and General Information

Fishing Regulations
Fishing Regulations
Interactive Map
Interactive Map
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What you can catch

Fish Species Found

Largemouth bass - crappie - bluegill - redear sunfish - blue & channel catfish

Fishing Tips:

  • Bluegill can be taken on worms and crickets. 
  • Look for bluegill beds in shallow water. 
  • Catfish can be taken on worms and liver from May through November. 
  • Crappie are usually found close to the bank during late April and early May spawning time. 
  • Try bass fishing early and late during warm weather near any type of cover.

 Weekly Fishing Forecast
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