Herb Parsons Lake in Tennessee

Herb Parsons is located in Fayette County, fifteen miles north of Collierville on Fisherville Lake Road.  From Collierville, follow Hwy. 205 (Collierville -Arlington Road) to Monterey Lake Road, turn right, go to Fisherville Lake Road, then turn left to the entrance.  From I-40, take Exit 25 (Hwy. 205) south to Hwy. 193. Turn left on Hwy. 193, then turn right on Fisherville Lake Road to the entrance.

Herb Parson's Lake is a 177-acre lake, with family picnic areas, restrooms, a boat launching ramp, and a fishing pier.

TWRA Contact Information: Region 1 Office: 1-731-423-5725, Toll-Free: 1-800-372-3928, E-mail the office


Regulations

Statewide regulations apply for any species not listed below.

  • Largemouth Bass: 10 per day, 16–20 inch PLR. Only one (1) fish longer than 20 inches may be harvested.
  • Bluegill/Redear: 10 per day, no length limit.
  • Crappie (all species): No creel or length limit
  • Blue/Channel Catfish: Five (5) per day in combination, 16-inch minimum length limit.
  • Hybrid Striped Bass: 16-inch minimum length limit, two (2) fish per day creel limit

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What you can catch

Fish Species Found

Largemouth bass - bluegill - crappie - redear sunfish - blue, channel & bullhead catfish - yellow bass

Fishing Tips:

  • Catfishing is best after the dogwoods bloom in spring until cold weather.
  • Try fresh chicken livers or large catalpa worms.
  • Crappie fishing is best during the spawning season with small minnows and jigs in shallow water.

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