Bedford Lake TN
Bedford Lake is a reservoir located just 9.3 miles from Manchester, in Bedford County. It’s a 43 acre lake, hidden away in the rural location of Normandy, TN. A great little get away from the average overran boat invested waters of the larger lakes in the surrounding areas.
A $6.00 daily permit or a $48.00 annual permit is required. For Coy Gaither/Bedford Lake the lake permit (type 65) should be purchased from a license agent in the surrounding area before going to the lake (i.e. Walmart). So make sure you PURCAHSE YOUR PERMIT PRIOR TO ARRIVING!
Lake Permit Requirements for Residents
• Anglers under the age of 13, holders of a Lifetime Sportsman license, or an Annual Sportsman license do not need a lake permit.
• Anglers born before March 1, 1926 do not need a license or lake permit.
• Anglers who are age 65 and older need only a Permanent Senior Citizen license (type 166) and do not need a lake permit.
• Anglers age 16 through 64 must have a Tennessee fishing license and an annual or daily lake permit.
• Anglers ages 13-15 need only a Jr. Hunt/Fish/Trap license.
Lake Permit Requirements for Non-Residents
Fishing is permitted seven days per week from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. The only tackle/gear that is legal is rod and reels, poles, hand-held lines, and jugs (with certain restrictions). All other gears are prohibited.
Boats can not exceed the no wake speed. Motors (except trolling motors) are prohibited on some lakes. Personal boats can not be left overnight.
There are bathrooms, but no concessions, a small dock and a picnic table with shade.
Fishing from dock or shoreline is available but this is perfect for kayakers and newbies. No distractions or being overrun, plenty of room to practice casting or learning to kayak. You’ll be happy with the beautiful scenery as well.
• Anglers age 16 and over must have a Tennessee non-resident fishing license and a daily lake permit.
• Anglers ages 13-15 must have a Tennessee non-resident fishing license but do not need a daily lake permit.
Bedford Lake is a reservoir located just 9.3 miles from Manchester, in Bedford County. It’s a 43 acre lake, hidden away in the rural location of Normandy, TN. A great little get away from the average overran boat invested waters of the larger lakes in the surrounding areas.
A $6.00 daily permit or a $48.00 annual permit is required. For Coy Gaither/Bedford Lake the lake permit (type 65) should be purchased from a license agent in the surrounding area before going to the lake (i.e. Walmart). So make sure you PURCAHSE YOUR PERMIT PRIOR TO ARRIVING!
Lake Permit Requirements for Residents
• Anglers under the age of 13, holders of a Lifetime Sportsman license, or an Annual Sportsman license do not need a lake permit.
• Anglers born before March 1, 1926 do not need a license or lake permit.
• Anglers who are age 65 and older need only a Permanent Senior Citizen license (type 166) and do not need a lake permit.
• Anglers age 16 through 64 must have a Tennessee fishing license and an annual or daily lake permit.
• Anglers ages 13-15 need only a Jr. Hunt/Fish/Trap license.
Lake Permit Requirements for Non-Residents
Fishing is permitted seven days per week from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. The only tackle/gear that is legal is rod and reels, poles, hand-held lines, and jugs (with certain restrictions). All other gears are prohibited.
Boats can not exceed the no wake speed. Motors (except trolling motors) are prohibited on some lakes. Personal boats can not be left overnight.
There are bathrooms, but no concessions, a small dock and a picnic table with shade.
Fishing from dock or shoreline is available but this is perfect for kayakers and newbies. No distractions or being overrun, plenty of room to practice casting or learning to kayak. You’ll be happy with the beautiful scenery as well.
• Anglers age 16 and over must have a Tennessee non-resident fishing license and a daily lake permit.
• Anglers ages 13-15 must have a Tennessee non-resident fishing license but do not need a daily lake permit.
Fishing Access Type:
Boat Y - No Motor
Kayak - Y
Wading - Very limited at best!
Boat Y - No Motor
Kayak - Y
Wading - Very limited at best!
Driving Directions:
From Nashville or Chattanooga, take I-24 to Exit 97 onto Beechgrove Rd, toward Wartrace, Bell Buckle for .2 miles then continue on SR-64 for 4.7 miles to left on Clyde Gleaves Rd. Go .8 miles and turn right on Straight Creek Rd. Go 2.8 miles and turn left onto White Rd.. Go 489 feet and turn left onto Knob Creek Rd. Go another .2 miles and turn right onto Bedford Lake Rd. Go 2.3 miles and turn left into lake and parking area.
Alternate Route Via Normandy:
Take Hwy 231 from Murfreesboro to the Shelbyville Bypass (Tullahoma) which loops over Hwy 231 and go to (l) on Hwy 41 toward Tullahoma.
Go into Normandy like you are going to the dam. Go over first bridge and take the road to the left (Red Hill Road). Red Hill will take a sharp left at the intersection of Red Hill and CK Troxler Rd. Stay on Red Hill to Bedford Lake Rd. on your right. There should be a sign that says Bedford Lake, which will take you to the lake.
Call Wayne Cook – 931-607-6747, if you have problem finding the lake. There is only one parking lot so we will all meet there.
From Nashville or Chattanooga, take I-24 to Exit 97 onto Beechgrove Rd, toward Wartrace, Bell Buckle for .2 miles then continue on SR-64 for 4.7 miles to left on Clyde Gleaves Rd. Go .8 miles and turn right on Straight Creek Rd. Go 2.8 miles and turn left onto White Rd.. Go 489 feet and turn left onto Knob Creek Rd. Go another .2 miles and turn right onto Bedford Lake Rd. Go 2.3 miles and turn left into lake and parking area.
Alternate Route Via Normandy:
Take Hwy 231 from Murfreesboro to the Shelbyville Bypass (Tullahoma) which loops over Hwy 231 and go to (l) on Hwy 41 toward Tullahoma.
Go into Normandy like you are going to the dam. Go over first bridge and take the road to the left (Red Hill Road). Red Hill will take a sharp left at the intersection of Red Hill and CK Troxler Rd. Stay on Red Hill to Bedford Lake Rd. on your right. There should be a sign that says Bedford Lake, which will take you to the lake.
Call Wayne Cook – 931-607-6747, if you have problem finding the lake. There is only one parking lot so we will all meet there.
Fishing Style:
Nymph
Dry Fly
Spinner Fall
Midge Larva
Terrestrials
Streamers
Nymph
Dry Fly
Spinner Fall
Midge Larva
Terrestrials
Streamers
Equipment:
3wt to 5wt fly rod
Flies:
Green Butt Nymph
Crawdad Patterns
Small Streamers
Small Nymphs under Dry flies or Poppers or Wiggle Minnows
3wt to 5wt fly rod
Flies:
Green Butt Nymph
Crawdad Patterns
Small Streamers
Small Nymphs under Dry flies or Poppers or Wiggle Minnows
Species: Bream, Crappie, Catfish, Small Mouth Bass
Misc. Information: Fishing License