Watts Bar Fishing Report

The Fishing has been awesome this Spring and Summer Lots of Bass, Striper's and nice Crappie, Oh yea...

The lake was full on July 30, 2009, Lots of rain this month and the surface water temperature was in the low 80’s. Bass are being caught most often while fishing in the summer areas. Large river flats, points, ledges and humps are being targeted more often than other areas.

Some fish are being caught in the major secondary areas along points and drops. Those secondary areas that are worth trying will have a considerable number of baitfish. These baitfish can be found while using electronics or by observing the shad breaking the surface of the water.

Catfish are being caught by those in search of them. Catfish have not been fished for as heavily in this lake as they have in other local lakes.

White bass and rockfish are being caught more often in the mid lake areas near primary humps. Spinner-type lures are used more often than other lures.

Crappie are being caught close to the tailwaters in small numbers. Night anglers are reporting large numbers of crappie being caught while fishing underneath lights in the mid to lower area of the lake. Minnows and jigs are being used for bait. Some bluegill are being caught along bluff walls and current breaks while using the normal stuff for bait.