The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Reading House Slough
Lake County, Tennessee · about 6,750 acres (10.5 sq mi)
61°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Reading House Slough
Reading House Slough is a lake in Lake County, Tennessee, covering about 6,750 acres.
It stretches about 5.3 miles end to end with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. At about 280 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Tiptonville lies about 1.5 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 6,750 acres (10.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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 Reading House Slough in Tennessee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°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.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Reading House Slough
- Tiptonvilleabout 1.5 mi west
- Ridgelyabout 7.1 mi southwest
- Troyabout 11 mi east
- Englewoodabout 11 mi east
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Questions about Reading House Slough
What fish are in Reading House Slough?
Lakes like Reading House Slough usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Reading House Slough?
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 Reading House Slough?
About 6,750 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Reading House Slough?
Tiptonville is about 1.5 miles west; Ridgely is about 7.1 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Reading House Slough today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Reading House Slough on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
