cross creeks national wildlife refuge

One of my favorite places to go fishing is Cross Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Cross Creek is located in Dover, TN along the banks of the Cumberland River. In the spring I like to arrive there early in the morning. When the sun comes up across the refuge, it’s like being close to God. Everything is still; the water is calm except for the occasional fish breaking the water. The deer are feeding on the new growth of grass in the fields. The bald eagles perched on a limb high over the lake, protecting their nest and looking for an opportunity to grab a fish from the lake below. When I am here, I feel privileged to stand in the midst of all of this beauty. I usually spend the whole day fishing for anything that will bite, but there is nothing like hooking a large mouth bass on a top water lure. I cast out across the still water with an artificial frog, as I work it across the top of the water, a bass will come up from beneath exploding onto the surface. The adrenaline rushes through your body like crazy, it’s at that moment you have to resist pulling on your line. To catch him you have to wait until he goes back under water and closes his mouth. Then, the fight is on, five pounds of solid muscle struggles to escape before you can pull him from the water. What he doesn’t know; I intend to release him back into the lake, to continue to live his life. These are the days that I live for, and I look forward to spring every year

when u go fishing u have to walk so far to get to the river ever two weeks i take my dad down there to fish do u think we dont understand why yaw put concrete walls up if u can give a answer to that i might understand but it really dont make alot of sense

We had a great time here.We saw several differnt animals and my kids love the outdoors...

I am beginning to believe that Dover TN is my favorite small town in Tennessee. It's an area rich in history, scandal, and natural beauty. Cross Creeks NWR is one of many wetland preserves/refuges in the area, primarily for migratory birds. Its not as "sexy" as Reelfoot Lake or Merritt Island, but it does an excellent job at educating the visitors on the importance of wildlife conservation. In addition to the visitor's center, one can enjoy trails, hunting, and fishing. While you're checking out Fort Donelson NB and Land Between the Lakes NRA, budget some time to check out Cross Creeks NWR. I believe you'll leave with a better appreciation for the newest endangered species: small towns.