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Boat Launch · Davidson County

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp, Cheatham Lake

1 ramp, 1 lane, accessible parking. 6 miles from Hendersonville.

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With a guide

Guides and charters near Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

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

Billy Flatt · Nashville

Nashville Fishing Charters

Stripers, hybrids, crappie, largemouth, smallmouthCall 615-812-2091nashvillefishingcharters.com

Capt. Brian and two guides · Nashville

Fish Nashville

Striper, hybrid, catfish, crappie, bass, troutCall 615-200-0618fishnashville.com

Mark Travis · Nashville area

Crappie Guide Service

White and black crappieCall 615-542-9800crappieguideservice.com

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What to bring

Tackle for Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

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How to get there

Getting to Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Cheatham Lake in Davidson County, Tennessee, run by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

I-40 to Briley Pkwy North, to McGavock pike exit, then to Pennington Bend River

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp is 6.3 miles south-west of Hendersonville, the nearest town with its own page here. The county seat, Nashville, is 7.1 miles to the south-west. The closest other public access is Cedar Hill Park on Cedar Hill Park Pond, 3.0 miles to the north-west. For bait, Finn’s Tackle Shop in Nashville is about 8 miles away.

Coordinates 36.24392, -86.70346

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Aerial view of Lock Two Park Boat Ramp
Lock Two Park Boat Ramp from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Lock Two Park 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 Lock Two Park 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.

Accessible parking

Marked accessible parking at the access point.

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

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

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

largemouth basscrappiewhite basswalleyesaugercatfishrainbow trout

This is the Cumberland River as it runs through downtown Nashville and on to Ashland City, 16 free ramps, two marinas, and the winter sauger bite below Old Hickory and Percy Priest dams is the standout.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

What you can keep from Cheatham Lake at Lock Two Park Boat Ramp. TWRA sets 3 rules just for Cheatham Lake. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combined14 in minimumIncludes the Stones River up to J. Percy Priest Dam
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combined18 in minimumCheatham Lake rule
Crappie3010 in minimumCheatham Lake rule
White bass15No minimumStatewide
Walleye516 in minimumStatewide
Sauger1015 in minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide
Rainbow trout7 trout combinedNo minimumStatewide

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

21 public boat launches in Davidson County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

Cheatham Lake around Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

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

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Next one along

More Cheatham Lake access near Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

The closest other public access points on Cheatham Lake, measured straight line from Lock Two Park Boat Ramp. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACENeely’s Bend Boat Ramp4.2 miles south-eastI-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Neely’s Bend Rd1 ramp, 1 laneaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.19458, -86.66078Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEOld Hickory Dam Boat Ramp4.4 miles north-eastI-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to OH Dam1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.29828, -86.66279Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · USACEOld Hickory Dam4.4 miles north-eastI-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to OH Damrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.29657, -86.65942Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEShelby Park Boat Ramp5.6 miles south1 ramp, 2 lanesDirections and detail →36.16517, -86.72782Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesBoat LaunchCheatham Lake Boat Launch13 miles south-westDirections and detail →36.14327, -86.89092Free3 out of 5facilitiesMarina · Private LandHarpeth Shoals Marina21 miles west1 ramp, 1 lanerestroomsDirections and detail →36.27707, -87.07307
All 14 access points on Cheatham Lake

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Lock Two Park Boat Ramp, including Cedar Hill Park Pond and Old Hickory Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Cheatham Lake or the ramp is busy.

Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · OtherCedar Hill ParkCedar Hill Park Pond · 3.0 miles north-westI-65 North to Old Hickory Blvd Madison exit, west to Parkrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.27214, -86.74382Free5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · MarinaBlackjack Cove MarinaOld Hickory Lake · 3.5 miles eastRiverside Drive1 ramp, 1 lanefishing pierrestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →36.25110, -86.64095Launch fee4.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · USACEOld Hickory MarinaOld Hickory Lake · 3.6 miles east1 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →36.25140, -86.63920Launch fee1.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · USACEMetro Beach Swim AreaOld Hickory Lake · 3.8 miles north-eastI-40 to exit 221. OH Blvd to OH damaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.28747, -86.66070Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEMetro Beach Boat RampOld Hickory Lake · 4.0 miles north-east3 ramps, More Than 3 lanescanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.28767, -86.65732Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesBoat LaunchWalton’s Ferry Boat RampOld Hickory Lake · 4.3 miles eastDirections and detail →36.25869, -86.62874

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

The closest shops to Lock Two Park Boat Ramp that this site has checked. Finn’s Tackle Shop in Nashville is nearest, about 8 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Nashville · about 8 milesFinn’s Tackle ShopLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Nashville · about 8 milesStarkey’s Bait & TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Nashville · about 8 milesFly SouthFly shop and outfitter. Flies, leader, licences and local water advice.Directions and phone →
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Common questions

Questions about Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

Can you launch a boat at Lock Two Park Boat Ramp?

Yes. TWRA records Lock Two Park 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 Lock Two Park 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 Lock Two Park Boat Ramp?

Cheatham Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, sauger, catfish and rainbow trout. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Lock Two Park Boat Ramp?

Finn’s Tackle Shop in Nashville is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 8 miles from Lock Two Park Boat Ramp. Starkey’s Bait & Tackle in Nashville is next, about 8 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Lock Two Park Boat Ramp?

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

Who runs Lock Two Park Boat Ramp?

Lock Two Park 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 Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing Cheatham Lake14 public access points across 3 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Davidson CountyEvery public spot in Davidson County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listDavidson County spot listAll 43 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near NashvilleShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near HendersonvilleEverything within about 30 miles of Hendersonville, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Lock Two Park 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 Cheatham Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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