Lake Halford

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Lake Halford is the largest man-made small impoundment lake in West Tennessee with more than 22 miles of shoreline. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency began management of Lake Halford (formerly known as the Carroll County 1000-acre Recreational Lake) in 2022. The lake is open to fishing and recreational activities.

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 fish per day, 18-inch maximum size limit. Only  two (2) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested.  
  • Bluegill/Redear: 10 fish per day, no length limit.
  • Crappie (all species): No creel no length limit.
  • Blue/Channel Catfish: Five (5) per day, 16 minimum length limit.
  • Jug fishing is prohibited on Lake Halford. 

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What you can catch

Fish Species Found

You can find Largemouth bass,  crappie,  bluegill, redear sunfish, & channel catfish at Lake Halford.

Fishing Tips:

  • Plastic worms worked slowly and are usually effective for bass when the water temperature is below 55 degrees.
  • When water temperatures warm to above 55 degrees, try small crayfish-colored Rat-L-Traps to fish in shallow water in the early mornings and late afternoons.
  • Fish deeper and around cover during the midday hours.

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