Watts Bar Lake

The water surface temperature was 86 degrees as of 7/11/10. The lake was full.
Bass were being caught deep more often than shallow. Primary points, humps and drops have been target areas for anglers. Some secondary water bass have been caught near shad minnows and in areas where storms push new water into the resevoir. All the baits normally used in deep water have been used. Spinnerbaits and topwater lures are being used in the shallow areas early and late during the day.

Rockfish have been caught while using shad in the tailwaters.

Crappie have been caught most often at night while fishing underneath lights. Minnows and/or jigs have been used for bait.

Catfish were being caught in the deeper holes in the river. Live bait was being used more often than any other bait for catfish.

Some bluegill were being caught along the river bluffs. Crickets and worms were being used to catch bluegill.