Reelfoot Lake
Around Reelfoot Lake
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Reelfoot Lake
Where the cypress meet the water and the fishing is always good.
Deep cypress greenLake water blueSunset amber
Welcome to Reelfoot Lake, where the cypress swamps hold stories and the catfish are always biting. Whether you're here for the eagle flights or the quiet water, you're part of the lake family now.
Clubs for Reelfoot Lake
No clubs for Reelfoot Lake yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Reelfoot Lake. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Reelfoot Lake. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Reelfoot Lake State Park The main hub for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing on the lake.
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Protects the lake's cypress swamps and hosts wintering bald eagles.
- Tiptonville City Park A small lakeside park in the county seat, popular for picnics.
- Reelfoot Lake Airpark A small general aviation airport used by anglers and hunters flying in.
- Lake County Courthouse Historic county courthouse in Tiptonville, a local landmark.
- Outdoors Fishing for crappie and bass on Reelfoot Lake
- Outdoors Kayaking through the cypress swamps
- With kids Visiting the Reelfoot Lake State Park visitor center
- With kids Picnicking at Tiptonville City Park
- Evenings Sunset boat rides on the lake
- Evenings Friday night catfish dinners at local diners
- Locals love Fishing camps
- Locals love Boat launches
Through the year
- Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival January Celebrates the wintering bald eagles with tours and activities.
- Reelfoot Lake Crappie Tournament Spring Major regional fishing tournament drawing anglers from across the South.
- Lake County Fair Summer Classic county fair with rides, livestock, and local food in Tiptonville.
- July 4th Celebration at Reelfoot Lake July Fireworks and community gathering at the lake.
Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out for mild temperatures and active fish.
Talk like a local
- “Croppie”
- Local pronunciation of crappie, the prized lake fish.
- “Slew”
- A slow-moving or stagnant creek or channel off the lake.
- “Cypress knees”
- The woody projections from cypress roots that poke out of the water.
- “Reel-foot”
- Common local pronunciation of Reelfoot.
Getaways
- Union City Explore the Discovery Park of America.
- Dyersburg Shop and dine in the larger county seat.
- Kennett Visit the Dunklin County Museum and local eateries.
- Fulton Check out the historic downtown and college campus.
Local flavour
Rooting for UT Martin Skyhawks, Tennessee Titans, Memphis Grizzlies
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish A staple from the lake
- Hush puppies Classic side
- Crappie Popular catch from Reelfoot
- West Tennessee‑style barbecue Pulled pork, often with a vinegar‑based sauce
- Sweet tea Everywhere in the South
Where people go
- Fishing camps Rustic cabins and docks
- Boat launches Access points to the lake
- Cypress swamps Silhouettes of ancient trees
- Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor centre and trails
- Small‑town diners Local breakfast and lunch spots
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Nearby
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Lake County, TN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.