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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Upper Blue Basin
Obion County, Tennessee · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper Blue Basin
In Obion County, Tennessee, Upper Blue Basin covers about 960 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline. At about 280 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Tiptonville, is about 8.1 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Obion County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 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 Upper Blue Basin 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 62°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
4 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.
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 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Blue Basin
- Tiptonvilleabout 8.1 mi southwest
- Hickmanabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Englewoodabout 12 mi southeast
- Troyabout 13 mi southeast
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Questions about Upper Blue Basin
What fish are in Upper Blue Basin?
Lakes like Upper Blue Basin usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Blue Basin?
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 Upper Blue Basin?
About 960 acres, with about 6.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Blue Basin?
Tiptonville is about 8.1 miles southwest; Hickman is about 9.8 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Upper Blue Basin today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Blue Basin on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
