TIMS FORD LAKE INFORMATION

Tims Ford Reservoir is a 30-year old lake located in Franklin and Moore Counties of Middle Tennessee. Most of the lake has views of Monteagle mountain and its lower ranges. The area enjoys all four seasons to the fullest with a growing season that includes 200+ frost free days. 

The lake itself covers 14,200 acres with 265 miles of shoreline.  The reservoir is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on the Elk River.  The lake is home to numerous public facilities - Tims Ford State Park, Tims Ford Marina & Cabins, Holiday Marina & Landing (home of Blue Gill Grill - a floating restaurant), and the Winchester Bass Club. There are numerous boat launching ramps around the lake, as well.

FISHING

Tims Ford Lake has a wide variety of sport fishing that includes smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, striped bass, white bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill.  Bank fishing is available at Tims Ford State Park, Winchester City Park, and Estill Springs Park.  Limited access is also available at each boat launching ramp.

SPORTING
 
The waters of Tims Ford Lake are a perfect place for water skiing, wake boarding, inter-tubing, and riding personal watercraft.  Many of the homes that surround the lake can be seen with persons enjoying swimming around their docks and sunning on the decks.

LIVING

The communities that surround Tims Ford Lake include Winchester, Estill Springs, Lynchburg, and Tullahoma.  The quality of life is good for the area - low unemployment, low crime, and a relatively slow-pace lifestyle.  Estill Springs is one of the top retirement spots in the United States.

FANNING BEND DEVELOPMENT

Tims Ford Lake will soon be home to a new environmental-friendly development - Fanning Bend.  The properties will be served by community docks, strategically placed along the shoreline.  Fanning Bend is located only minutes from Bear Trace Golf Course and Tims Ford Marina.


*Information compiled and composed by Tammy Hatfield - use by other websites is prohibited.*