The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Parksville Lake
Polk County, Tennessee · about 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
58°F water, calm this morning.
About Parksville Lake
In Polk County, Tennessee, Parksville Lake covers about 1,510 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. The water sits about 830 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Benton, is about 5 miles north. The closest city is East Chattanooga, about 34 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Polk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:30 am – 8:45 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Parksville Lake in Tennessee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Parksville Lake
- Bentonabout 5 mi north
- Wildwood Lakeabout 12 mi west
- East Clevelandabout 13 mi west
- McCaysvilleabout 13 mi southeast
- East Chattanooganearest city, about 34 mi west
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Questions about Parksville Lake
What fish are in Parksville Lake?
Lakes like Parksville Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Parksville Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Parksville Lake?
About 1,510 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Parksville Lake?
Benton is about 5 miles north; Wildwood Lake is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Parksville Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Parksville Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
