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Boat Launch · Warren County

Warren County Boat Ramp, Center Hill Lake

1 ramp, 1 lane, canoe / kayak landing. 11 miles from McMinnville.

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With a guide

Guides and charters near Warren County Boat Ramp

Captains who run Center Hill Lake, with their own phone numbers. You call and book with them directly.

Smithville

Gone Fishin’ Expeditions

Largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, bluegill, catfishCall 615-814-4832gonefishinexpeditions.com

David Knapp · Crossville

Trout Zone Anglers

Rainbow, brown and brook trout, smallmouth, muskyCall 931-261-1884troutzoneanglers.com

Capt. Jim Durham · Multi-base TN/KY

StriperFun Guide Service

Center Hill and Normandy walleye, Tims Ford stripers, Caney Fork troutCall 931-403-2501striperfun.com

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What to bring

Tackle for Warren County Boat Ramp

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How to get there

Getting to Warren County Boat Ramp

Warren County Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Center Hill Lake in Warren County, Tennessee, run by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

2.6 miles west of main park entrance, turn on Warren County Park Rd, follow 1. 4miles

Warren County Boat Ramp is 11 miles north-east of McMinnville, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Horseshoe Bend Marina, 0.8 miles to the north-west on the same water. For bait, Walmart Supercenter in McMinnville is about 11 miles away.

Coordinates 35.81907, -85.66480

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Aerial view of Warren County Boat Ramp
Warren County Boat Ramp from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Warren County Boat Ramp

Free to launch 3 out of 5 Facilities 3 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Everything below comes from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s own public access record for Warren County Boat Ramp. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Boat ramp

You can launch a trailered boat here. 1 lane.

Canoe and kayak

A landing shallow enough to carry a paddle craft in and out.

Open 24 hours

TWRA records round the clock access, so early starts are fine.

Not recorded here: fishing pier, restrooms, camping. Worth knowing before a long drive with the family.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Warren County Boat Ramp

Center Hill Lake holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.

largemouth basssmallmouth bassspotted basscrappiebluegillwalleyecatfish

A deep, clear highland reservoir under steep rocky ridges, it fishes like a mountain lake rather than a Middle Tennessee impoundment, with finesse presentations in deep water through winter and a strong March–April walleye run

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Warren County Boat Ramp

What you can keep from Center Hill Lake at Warren County Boat Ramp. TWRA sets 4 rules just for Center Hill Lake. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combined15 in minimumCenter Hill Lake rule
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combined18 in minimumCenter Hill Lake rule
Muskellunge150 in minimumCenter Hill Lake rule
PaddlefishNo harvest—Reservoir and its tributaries closed to taking or possessing paddlefish
Spotted bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Crappie1510 in minimumStatewide
BluegillNo limitNo minimumStatewide
Walleye516 in minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide

Other rules on Center Hill Lake

  • Snagging prohibited year-round. Jan 1–Apr 30 single-hook, 3-rod walleye run rule on the Caney Fork from Rock Island State Park ramp to Great Falls Dam.

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.

Statewide limits and licenses

8 public boat launches in Warren County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

Center Hill Lake around Warren County Boat Ramp

What the water at Warren County Boat Ramp actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

Center Hill Lake, TennesseeCenter Hill LakeOpen the Center Hill Lake page →Tyler White / Public domainBarren Fork River, TennesseeBarren Fork RiverOpen the Barren Fork River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Collins River, TennesseeCollins RiverOpen the Collins River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Center Hill Lake, TennesseeCenter Hill LakeOpen the Center Hill Lake page →U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not s / Public domainBarren Fork River, TennesseeBarren Fork RiverOpen the Barren Fork River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Collins River, TennesseeCollins RiverOpen the Collins River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0

Next one along

More Center Hill Lake access near Warren County Boat Ramp

The closest other public access points on Center Hill Lake, measured straight line from Warren County Boat Ramp. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free3 out of 5facilitiesMarina · USACEHorseshoe Bend Marina0.8 miles north-westWebbs Camp Road to end at ramp1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →35.82510, -85.67740Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACERock Island State Park1.1 miles eastFrom main park entrance, continue on Beach Rd until it ends at boat ramp parking lot1 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →35.81619, -85.64563Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEThree Islands2.7 miles north1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.85777, -85.66972Launch fee4 out of 5facilitiesMarina · USACEPates Ford Marina4.4 miles north1 ramp, 1 lanerestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →35.88300, -85.67310Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesMarinaUnnamed marina8.7 miles northDirections and detail →35.94111, -85.70153Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEDubland8.8 miles north1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.94550, -85.68933
All 26 access points on Center Hill Lake

Warren County Boat Ramp water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Warren County Boat Ramp

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Warren County Boat Ramp, including Collins River, Caney Fork River and Great Falls Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Center Hill Lake or the ramp is busy.

Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAKing’s RampCollins River · 1.8 miles south-eastTake King’s Landing Rd, 1 mi west of main park entrance on HWY 297, follow 0.5 mi1 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.79977, -85.64303Launch fee4 out of 5facilitiesMarina · MarinaCotten’s MarinaCaney Fork River · 3.3 miles east1 ramp, 1 lanerestroomsDirections and detail →35.80279, -85.60877Free1.5 out of 5facilitiesTWRALocke BendCollins River · 5.4 miles southDirections and detail →35.74630, -85.69876Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRATosh Reno Boat RampGreat Falls Lake · 7.2 miles east1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.79730, -85.53960Launch fee2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · Private LandOld VFW AccessCollins River · 8.4 miles south-west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.70930, -85.73100Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · TWRAShellsford AccessCollins River · 10 miles southcanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.67579, -85.70852

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Warren County Boat Ramp

The closest shops to Warren County Boat Ramp that this site has checked. Walmart Supercenter in McMinnville is nearest, about 11 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

McMinnville · about 11 milesWalmart SupercenterOpen late, sells licences at the counter, and carries terminal tackle and line.Directions and phone →McMinnville · about 11 milesOutdoor Shop IncSporting goods. Rods, reels, line and a licence counter.Directions and phone →Sparta · about 12 milesZorro Bait CoLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →
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Common questions

Questions about Warren County Boat Ramp

Can you launch a boat at Warren County Boat Ramp?

Yes. TWRA records Warren County Boat Ramp as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. TWRA records it as free to launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at Warren County Boat Ramp?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence to fish here, and a trout supplemental on top of it if you plan to keep trout. It is the same rule at every public access point in the state.

What fish are in the water at Warren County Boat Ramp?

Center Hill Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye and catfish. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Warren County Boat Ramp?

Walmart Supercenter in McMinnville is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 11 miles from Warren County Boat Ramp. Outdoor Shop Inc in McMinnville is next, about 11 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Warren County Boat Ramp?

No restroom is recorded here. Most TWRA ramps have none, so plan for that on a long day.

Who runs Warren County Boat Ramp?

Warren County Boat Ramp is listed under the US Army Corps of Engineers in TWRA’s public access database. The owner is worth knowing because it usually decides whether there is a fee, whether the gate is locked overnight, and who to ring when a ramp is closed for repair.

Where to next

Around Warren County Boat Ramp

Warren County Boat Ramp is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing Center Hill Lake26 public access points across 4 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Warren CountyEvery public spot in Warren County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listWarren County spot listAll 14 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near McMinnvilleShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near McMinnvilleEverything within about 30 miles of McMinnville, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Warren County Boat Ramp, and who knows it

Guides and charters on this site are listed by the water they run, so you can ring the captain who fishes Center Hill Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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