Shelby County · reservoir · 15 acres
Tompkins Lake
Tompkins Lake is a reservoir in Shelby County, Tennessee. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Tennessee's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
90°
73°
6 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
93°
72°
9 mph
20%
Sat
Overcast
83°
70°
14 mph
18%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Too Lazy To Farm Lake1.6 mi
- Johnson Lake1.9 mistocked Jan 15, 2026
- Camp Haiyaka Lake2.1 mi
- Lyle Lake2.5 mi
- Lyles Lake2.6 mi
- Rowe Lake3.2 mi
- Bear Creek3.0 mi
- Jakes Creek3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Tompkins Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tompkins Lake?+
Yes — Tennessee requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Tompkins Lake?+
Tompkins Lake is a reservoir in Shelby County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.