About Tims Ford Lake

Equal Trip to Nashville or Chattanooga

Tims Ford Lake, regarded as one of the best recreational lakes in the southeast, sits an hour and a half from the major cities of Nashville and Chattanooga. In Nashville, there is the Nashville International Airport, Nashville General Hospital, Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, and Music Row.

Chattanooga is home to the Chattanooga Airport, Kindred Hospital, Mckenzie Arena, and Tennessee Aquarium. Walmart, CVS, Dollar General, and local eateries are all nearby in Winchester.

A Mid-Size Lake of Tennessee

The Tims Ford Dam was finished in 1966 on the Elk River. This lake of 10,872 acres extends 34 miles and has 241 miles of shoreline.

Tims Ford Lake has an average depth of 13 feet, but it is one of the deepest lakes of Tennessee with a maximum depth of 150 feet.

Recreational Lake and Well-Known Fishing Destination

Tims Ford Lake is a hub of all sorts of lake activities like swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, or kayaking.

Rent a pontoon boat from the Tims Ford Marina equipped with a stereo system, sun pad, and lounge seating from the Tims Ford Marina for comfortable all-day boating experience. Visit the beautiful Tims Ford State Park for swimming, hiking, golfing, biking, and nature watching opportunities.

Known for being one of the best bass fishing lakes in the south, Timbs Ford Lake is a popular fishing destination that never disappoints. The lake has produced 21-inch trophy-winning large and smallmouth bass. It is also a great source of striper, walleye, crappie, and panfish.

Celebrations and Tournaments

A magnificent display, the Lights Over the Lake Firework Extravaganza, draws crowds of locals and visitors to Tims Ford Lake every 4th of July.

The Acklen Fishing Rodeo is an annual event on the first Saturday of June that has thousands of participants. Winchester Park hosts the High On Hog BBQ Competition for teams from all around the country to compete for over $10,000.

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Tims Ford Lake is a lively atmosphere of recreation, fishing, and celebrations that make it a desirable location for lake lovers. A permanent residence or vacation rental on this nationally-recognized lake would provide limitless opportunities to enjoy lake life.

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