What to bring
Tackle for Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
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How to get there
Getting to Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
Coy Gaither Bedford Lake is a public boat launch on Bedford Lake in Bedford County, Tennessee, run by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Take Huffman Rd North out of Normandy, Left on Red Hill then Right on Bedford Lake Rd
Coy Gaither Bedford Lake is 10 miles north of Tullahoma, the nearest town with its own page here. The county seat, Shelbyville, is 12 miles to the west. The closest other public access is Normandy WMA fishing access on Normandy Lake, 1.5 miles to the south-east. For bait, The Sportsman’s Corner in Manchester is about 9 miles away.
Coordinates 35.50320, -86.25040
What you can catch
Fish you can catch at Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
Bedford Lake holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.
What you can keep
Fishing limits at Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
What you can keep from Bedford Lake at Coy Gaither Bedford Lake. Bedford Lake has no limits of its own, so the statewide limits apply. These are the ones for the fish it holds.
| Fish | Daily limit | Length | Where or when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5 black bass combined | No minimum | Statewide |
| Smallmouth bass | 5 black bass combined | No minimum | Statewide |
| Spotted bass | 5 black bass combined | No minimum | Statewide |
| Crappie | 15 | 10 in minimum | Statewide |
| Bluegill | No limit | No minimum | Statewide |
| Redear sunfish | 20 | No minimum | Statewide |
| Rock bass | 20 | No minimum | Statewide |
| Channel catfish | No limit under 34 in | Only one over 34 in | Statewide |
| Rainbow trout | 7 trout combined | No minimum | Statewide |
From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.
2 public boat launches in Bedford County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.
What it looks like
Bedford Lake around Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
What the water at Coy Gaither Bedford Lake actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.
Coy Gaither Bedford Lake water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie.
Other water close by
Other fishing near Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
Public access on other water within 20 miles of Coy Gaither Bedford Lake, including Normandy Lake and Duck River. Handy when the wind is wrong on Bedford Lake or the ramp is busy.
Bait on the way
Bait and tackle near Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
The closest shops to Coy Gaither Bedford Lake that this site has checked. The Sportsman’s Corner in Manchester is nearest, about 9 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.
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Around Coy Gaither Bedford Lake
Coy Gaither Bedford Lake is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.