Thursday, March 29, 2018

Watts Bar Fishing With Big Willy, March 2018

Watts Bar
Reservoir Conditions: Summer normal elevation: 740.5 feet. Winter normal elevation: 736.0 feet. Current elevation: 736.14 feet. The water surface temperature is 54 degrees.
Largemouth Bass: Fish shallow water, secondary points, or locations in between these areas. Crankbaits, jigs, or jerkbaits are the most used baits.
Smallmouth Bass: Secondary points and sloping banks with chunky rocks leading into the shallow areas are the target areas. Jigs or crankbaits are being used more often.
Walleye: Some walleye are being caught while bouncing jigs along the bottom in the tailwater below Ft. Loudon Dam.
Crappie: Large secondary water near the shallow spawning areas are the best places to target crappie. Use minnows or jigs while pushing, pulling, or hovering. Minnows or jigs will allow equal opportunities. Pick your bait according to the technique.
Catfish: Some big catfish are being caught. Cut bait increases the average size of fish that can be caught.
Striped bass: Upper river anglers are catching fish while using shad. Most fish are downstream from the tailwater. Look in the Loudon area.

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