What to bring
Tackle for Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
Three picks from the largemouth bass checklist that work for the fish here. Affiliate links: buying through them pays this site a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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How to get there
Getting to Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill is a public boat launch on Whippoorwill Lake in Maury County, Tennessee, run by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Hwy 50 to Harris Rd, left on Houser Rd, past Blue Cat Lake
Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill is 12 miles north-west of Columbia, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Williamsport Lakes, Bluecat on Bluecat Lake, 0.5 miles to the south. For bait, Academy Sports in Columbia is about 12 miles away.
Coordinates 35.72217, -87.20084
What you can catch
Fish you can catch at Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
Whippoorwill Lake holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.
What you can keep
Fishing limits at Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
What you can keep from Whippoorwill Lake at Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill. Whippoorwill 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 |
| Spotted bass | 5 black bass combined | No minimum | Statewide |
| Bluegill | No limit | No minimum | Statewide |
| Rock bass | 20 | No minimum | Statewide |
| Channel catfish | No limit under 34 in | Only one over 34 in | 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.
11 public boat launches in Maury County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.
What it looks like
Whippoorwill Lake around Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
What the water at Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.
Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill water holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, sunfish, rock bass.
Other water close by
Other fishing near Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
Public access on other water within 20 miles of Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill, including Bluecat Lake, Goldeneye Lake and Shellcracker Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Whippoorwill Lake or the ramp is busy.
Bait on the way
Bait and tackle near Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
The closest shops to Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill that this site has checked. Academy Sports in Columbia is nearest, about 12 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.
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Around Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill
Williamsport Lakes, Whipppoorwill is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.