Place to camp and fish?

[Travis C.]

Originally Posted by nomad60

Travis, (or anyone)

Do you know if Fall Creek Falls gets really crowded? I'd love to take my wife out there for a hike/picnic but I hate crowds. With a passion.

I have heard it can get pretty crowded but don't know first hand.

They have 200+ campsites if that tells you anything but 16 or so of them are primitive hike in sites which I'd think would be more peaceful.

[Jim]

Originally Posted by Tennesseejugger

Put in at Misty Cove in Lebanon, Tn. Head to the river and turn left, go past the first green bouy and turn right into the first cove you come to. As soon as you come into the cove look to your right. I camp there several times, very secluded, no house at all in the entire cove. Nice sandy/gravel bottom to beach your boat. You can get to Misty Cove off hwy 231North.

Thanks Tennesseejugger,

This looks exactly like what I was looking for. I see by the maps it is on public ground, but it is also obviously farm land. I take it the farmer does not mind? Or is there someone I should call in advance?

Also I have never fished out of the Misty Cove area so that should be fun. I always like new spots.

Jim

[Jim]

Originally Posted by Travis C.

Here are a few pics from one of our fishing/camp trips to Bear Island on Percy.

We put in a Cooks then went straight across to the island and the back of the tent is pointing towards Suggs Creek. The boat pic is pointing towards Hobson Pike.

Thanks Travis,

This also looks like a great option. Nice and secluded to get away from the crowds.

PS - We should get the little ones together again soon. I waded the creek with my boy last week and it is still warm enough for him and the fishing was good.

[Travis C.]

Originally Posted by Jim

PS - We should get the little ones together again soon. I waded the creek with my boy last week and it is still warm enough for him and the fishing was good.

My big little one has school on Tues/Thurs. I have been thinking about hitting the creek again too but concerned the water was already cool.

That sounds good with me. Other than those two days we're game.

Originally Posted by Jim

Thanks Tennesseejugger,

This looks exactly like what I was looking for. I see by the maps it is on public ground, but it is also obviously farm land. I take it the farmer does not mind? Or is there someone I should call in advance?

Also I have never fished out of the Misty Cove area so that should be fun. I always like new spots.

Jim

The camp site is not on Farmers land it is on Army corps land.

Originally Posted by tkwalker

Don, I think that is Rocky Creek .... <'TK><

No TK Rocky Creek is closer to 231 bridge, this place is further down river from Rocky Creek.

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by Tennesseejugger

No TK Rocky Creek is closer to 231 bridge, this place is further down river from Rocky Creek.

Yep you are correct ... By the Corps of Eng Nav Map the cove you mentioned is Saunders Branch ... The first creek on the right downstream from Misty Cove ... Note Rocky has some neat places to camp though ... Head into the creek ...first right and neat camping spots on the left ...

<'TK><

[bluemarlin]

The cove you are referring to has always been known by area duck hunters just as "The big cove". Great place to camp, and great area to fish. Saw a 9 pound bass come off the line of stumps toward the back of the cove. Go to the next 2 coves down stream as well, great fishing. If you want to try for some rock-fish, go to the mouth of Barton's Creek, fish around the red buoy where the water is 25 to 30 feet deep. Fish live shad or blue gill about 17 feet down, your radar can see where the rocks are hanging.

[Jim]

Originally Posted by bluemarlin

The cove you are referring to has always been known by area duck hunters just as "The big cove". Great place to camp, and great area to fish. Saw a 9 pound bass come off the line of stumps toward the back of the cove. Go to the next 2 coves down stream as well, great fishing. If you want to try for some rock-fish, go to the mouth of Barton's Creek, fish around the red buoy where the water is 25 to 30 feet deep. Fish live shad or blue gill about 17 feet down, your radar can see where the rocks are hanging.

Thanks so much for the fishing info!

I love to striper fish in this general area, but striper fishing and a 3 year old boy don't go together very well

Mostly we anchor up and fish shad for catfish in the coves. I cast out the lines and then we eat and play with his toys while waiting for a bite. Sometimes we fish for sunfish and if I am lucky I can cast for bass for half an hour at a time.

The plan for this trip is to catch enough fish in the morning for a shore lunch, then head in a camp, cook, and play. After that a nap, and hopefully some bass fishing in the afternoon or evening.

But as most of you know, the greatest plans can shift quickly when dealing with young kids. Overall, we are just heading out to have a "Big Adventure Day!" Plus, my wife get a day off from both of us

Thanks again everyone for all the info.

Jim

[bluemarlin]

By the way, that entire area is invested with feral hogs. The place you plan to camp is right beside a pot hole that is usually planted with crops and then flooded before duck season. I understand that the hogs usually destroy those crops.

[Fish Whisperer]

Is it legal to hunt those hogs?

[bluemarlin]

I don't know if it is legal or not. I believe the TWRA has a trap setup near where this camping site is located. I know that when the farm was sold, it use to be owned by Frank Davis, a couple of guys offered to kill the hogs in exchange for the rights to deer hunt, gorilla deer on this farm, but in a couple of years only a hand full of hogs were killed. As I understand, like ducks, the hogs have gone nocturnal and sleep during the day.

[Fish Whisperer]

I need to check that place out..

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Fish Whisperer: it is ilegal to kill any feral hog in TN, unless you are listed as one of the few people a landowner with a feral hog problem will allow to help erradicate them, they must be registred with the TWRA beforehand, we had a major change in the regs lat year, check out the rules in the TWRA website this will help you stay out of trouble.
hey Jim: have fun with your kid camping, seems like all these folks have a wealth of info in a few things other than fishing!!

[Jdkxtreme]

Originally Posted by Tennesseejugger

Put in at Misty Cove in Lebanon, Tn. Head to the river and turn left, go past the first green bouy and turn right into the first cove you come to. As soon as you come into the cove look to your right. I camp there several times, very secluded, no house at all in the entire cove. Nice sandy/gravel bottom to beach your boat. You can get to Misty Cove off hwy 231North.

How far of a boat ride is this? Is it something that could be done with a trolling motor?