Fishing Site · Lawrence County

State Park lake, Lake Lindsey

2 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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How to get there

Getting to State Park lake

State Park lake is a public access point on Lake Lindsey in Lawrence County, Tennessee, run by TDEC.

Hwy 64 west of Lawrenceburg

State Park lake is 2.4 miles north-west of Lawrenceburg, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Hope Springs Park on Shoal Creek, 1.8 miles to the south. For bait, Duren’s Sporting Goods in Waynesboro is about 23 miles away.

Coordinates 35.26916, -87.36161

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Aerial view of State Park lake — State Park lake from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at State Park lake

Free to launch 1.5 out of 5 Facilities 1.5 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 State Park lake. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Bank and water access

TWRA lists State Park lake as public access without built facilities. No ramp, no pier, no restroom, park, walk in and fish.

Fish cleaning station

Clean your catch on site before the drive home.

Not recorded here: boat ramp, 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 State Park lake

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

largemouth bass smallmouth bass crappie bluegill redear sunfish rock bass catfishfreshwater drum

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at State Park lake

What you can keep from Lake Lindsey at State Park lake. Lake Lindsey 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
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

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

5 public boat launches in Lawrence County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

Other water close by

Other fishing near State Park lake

Public access on other water within 20 miles of State Park lake, including Shoal Creek, VFW Lake and Laurel Hill Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Lake Lindsey or the ramp is busy.

Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CityHope Springs ParkShoal Creek · 1.8 miles southHwy 64 West on north side of Shoal Creek Bridge1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.24413, -87.35199 Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAVFW LakeVFW Lake · 9.0 miles north-westNapier Rd to VFW Rd; travel ~.6 miles to junction of Finnie Rd; stay left, travel.3 miles to lake1 ramp, 1 lanefishing piercanoe / kayak landingrestroomstrolling motors onlyDirections and detail →35.35715, -87.48093 Free5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRALaurel Hill LakeLaurel Hill Lake · 11 miles north-westHWY 64 West of Lawrenceburg, 18 miles to Brush Creek Road, 2 miles to lake1 ramp, 2 lanesfishing piercanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →35.33460, -87.54900 Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRALaurel Hill Agency LakeLaurel Hill Lake · 11 miles north-westHWY 64 West of Lawrenceburg, 18 miles to Brush Creek Road, 2 miles to lake1 ramp, 1 lanefishing piercanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →35.33690, -87.54800 Free2 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · Nat’l ParkMetal FordBuffalo River · 15 miles north-westSouth on Natchez Trace Pkwy; 3.4 miles past Hwy 20canoe / kayak landingaccessible parkingtrolling motors onlyDirections and detail →35.46329, -87.47927 Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · OtherJim Potts Access Area Richland CreekRichland Creek · 15 miles east1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.21055, -87.10137

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near State Park lake

The closest shops to State Park lake that this site has checked. Duren’s Sporting Goods in Waynesboro is nearest, about 23 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Waynesboro · about 23 milesDuren’s Sporting GoodsSporting goods. Rods, reels, line and a licence counter.Directions and phone →Columbia · about 30 milesAcademy SportsChain sporting goods. Rods, reels, line, terminal tackle and a licence counter.Directions and phone →Centerville · about 36 milesPinewood Canoe & CampPaddle outfitter. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttles and life jackets.Directions and phone →

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Common questions

Questions about State Park lake

Can you launch a boat at State Park lake?

No trailered ramp is recorded at State Park lake. It is listed as bank or pier access rather than a launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at State Park lake?

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 State Park lake?

Lake Lindsey holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, rock bass, catfish and freshwater drum. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near State Park lake?

Duren’s Sporting Goods in Waynesboro is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 23 miles from State Park lake. Academy Sports in Columbia is next, about 30 miles away.

Is there a restroom at State Park lake?

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

Who runs State Park lake?

State Park lake is listed under TDEC 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 State Park lake

State Park lake is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

County guideFishing in Lawrence CountyEvery public spot in Lawrence County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listLawrence County spot listAll 6 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near LawrenceburgShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near LawrenceburgEverything within about 30 miles of Lawrenceburg, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around State Park lake, 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 Lake Lindsey rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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