WATTS BAR

Reservoir Conditions: The lake is at normal level. The water temperature is in the mid 60’s to low 70’s.

Crappie: Most crappie are being caught around deeper docks. Blowdowns and open water sunken brush are also good areas to catch crappie. Most crappie located near brush will be 10 feet or deeper.

Bass: Fish channel cuts where the current has a greater influence. Fish around grass beds. Topwater lures, plastic worms, and crankbaits are good. Fishing is slow for many anglers but is improving.

Catfish: Fishing is good. Drift in the main channel with meaty baits when the current is present.

Bluegill: Fish around docks or along rock bluffs. Use worms or crickets for bait.

Striped Bass: Use shad or artificial lures in the tailwater or upper river. Some stripers are being caught in the mid lake.

Walleye: Some walleye are being caught near the tailwater below Ft. Loudon Dam.

DALE HOLLOW

Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is slow. The water temperature is 70 degrees and the lake is falling.

Smallmouth Bass: A few smallmouth are being caught on swimbaits and topwater baits on the main lake on channel points.

Largemouth Bass: A few good largemouth are being caught in the grass and shallow wood while fishing jigs and soft plastics in 5-10 feet of water.

Crappie: A few crappie are being caught in the rivers while fishing minnows around sunken brush in 15 feet of water.

Walleye: Several walleye are being caught while jigging spoons on drops in 35-40 feet of water.

CENTER HILL

Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is slow. The water temperature is 71 degrees and the lake is falling.

Bass: A few bass are being caught on shaky heads while fishing channel banks in 25 feet of water.

Walleye: A few walleye are being caught while trolling nightcrawlers on flats in 28-32 feet of water.

Crappie: A few crappie are being caught on minnows around fallen trees in 12 feet of water.