Boat Launch · Henderson County

Sycamore Lake

1 ramp, 1 lane, fishing pier. 24 miles from Savannah.

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Tackle for Sycamore Lake

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How to get there

Getting to Sycamore Lake

Sycamore Lake is a public boat launch on Sycamore Lake in Henderson County, Tennessee, run by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Sycamore Lake Rd, Lexington, TN

Sycamore Lake is 24 miles north of Savannah, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Pine Lake on Pine Lake, 1.8 miles to the west. For bait, Beech Lake Marine in Lexington is about 9 miles away.

Coordinates 35.56360, -88.37850

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Aerial view of Sycamore Lake — Sycamore Lake from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Sycamore Lake

Free to launch 3.5 out of 5 Facilities 3.5 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 Sycamore Lake. 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.

Fishing pier

A built pier, so you can fish deep water without a boat.

Courtesy dock

A dock beside the ramp to tie off while you park the trailer.

Open 24 hours

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

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

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Sycamore Lake

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

largemouth bass crappie bluegill redear sunfish channel catfish

One-lane ramp with a fishing pier on Sycamore Lake Rd.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Sycamore Lake

What you can keep from Sycamore Lake at Sycamore Lake. Sycamore 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
Crappie	30	No minimum	Statewide (West Tennessee)
Bluegill	No limit	No minimum	Statewide
Redear sunfish	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

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

Other water close by

Other fishing near Sycamore Lake

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Sycamore Lake, including Pine Lake, Beech Lake and Pin Oak Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Sycamore Lake or the ramp is busy.

Free5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVAPine LakePine Lake · 1.8 miles westPine Lake Rd, Lexington, TN1 ramp, 2 lanesfishing pierrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.56650, -88.41020 Launch fee1.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyPine Lake Boat LaunchPine Lake · 2.4 miles westcanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.55805, -88.42068 Free5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVABeech LakeBeech Lake · 7.2 miles northHWY 412, Lexington, TN1 ramp, 2 lanesfishing pierrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.66280, -88.41750 Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVAPin Oak LakePin Oak Lake · 9.6 miles north-eastPark Rd, Lexington, TN1 ramp, 2 lanesDirections and detail →35.67990, -88.28290 Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVARed Bud LakeRed Bud Lake · 11 miles north-eastRedbud Lake Lane, Lexington, TN1 ramp, 1 lanefishing pierDirections and detail →35.68400, -88.25850 Free4.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRABrowns Creek Lake RampBrowns Creek Lake · 12 miles north-eastCorinth Rd, Lexington, TN1 ramp, 1 lanefishing pierrestroomsrentalsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.72740, -88.29100

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Sycamore Lake

The closest shops to Sycamore Lake that this site has checked. Beech Lake Marine in Lexington is nearest, about 9 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Lexington · about 9 milesBeech Lake MarineTackle and bait for Henderson County water. Call ahead out of season, winter hours are short.Directions and phone →Parsons · about 15 milesPerryville MarinaMarina store. Fuel, ice, terminal tackle and live bait when the lake is running.Directions and phone →Crump · about 24 milesGardner’s Bait & TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →

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Common questions

Questions about Sycamore Lake

Can you launch a boat at Sycamore Lake?

Yes. TWRA records Sycamore Lake as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. TWRA records it as free to launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at Sycamore 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 Sycamore Lake?

Sycamore Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Sycamore Lake?

Beech Lake Marine in Lexington is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 9 miles from Sycamore Lake. Perryville Marina in Parsons is next, about 15 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Sycamore Lake?

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

Who runs Sycamore Lake?

Sycamore Lake is listed under the Tennessee Valley Authority 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 Sycamore Lake

Sycamore Lake is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

County guideFishing in Henderson CountyEvery public spot in Henderson County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listHenderson County spot listAll 8 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near LexingtonShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near SavannahEverything within about 30 miles of Savannah, closest first.See the spots →

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Fishing around Sycamore 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 Sycamore Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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