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Boone Lake Fishing Report: 20 March 2025
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers – C and C Outfitters
Spring has spring and fishing is good! Great news on Crappie, some decent catches this week in the 6-8 ‘ depth range on Bobby Garland-type lures and also on a fly and live minnow combo. The mid-lake and Holston side are producing around brush.
Bass fishing is good. Small crank baits and jerk baits on the inside of main channel points are working well, and even a few fish on spinnerbaits showing up.
Striper fishing isn’t bad the fish are just very scattered. Some are starting to chase bait in pockets, with some of the larger fish still in the 22-38’ range.
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12 March 2025
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers – C and C Outfitters
Water temps are 46-48 on the surface.
Stripers and Brown Trout are the word this week. Stripers are doing well from Rockingham Marina to the TVA Dam live shad on planer boards are working well.
Some huge Browns are biting, a C & C Outfitters client caught and RELEASED a 12 lb Brown Trout on Tuesday. Same methods as the Striper, but live Shiners will produce a few more bites.
Bass are doing well, Forward Facing Sonar is working with jig head minnows, but some good action on deep diving jerk baits and pig and jig combos on steeper Rocky backs seem best.
Crappie are still a bit slow, but some schools are getting higher in the water column, around the 18-22′ area.
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27 Feb 2025
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers – C and C Outfitters
Some early Spring weather has been great news! Still a lot of Bass being caught using Forward Facing Sonar, but there have been some solid fish biting a small pig & jig combo (Green Pumpkin) and a few bass starting to show up on deep diving jerk baits in 10-15 ‘ of water.
Crappie fishing isn’t great yet but showing signs of life on small hair flies tipped with minnows in 12-18 ‘.
Striper & Hybrids are showing up the best on live shad & shiners down lining from Davis Marina to Devault Bridge.
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19 Feb 2025
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers – C and C Outfitters
Bass fishing is the best word on Boone this week. Forward Facing Sonar is still the thing with drop baits and Alabama rigs. Jerk baits should start to be a player again after this cold front and some nice bass can be caught on small hair flies in 15-30 ‘ deep.
Stripers were showing signs of life in the Default Bridge to Davis Marina area. A few warm days next week and this could really pick up.
Crappie can still be found in standing trees in that same 25-35’ range on small tube baits. Best of luck and be safe on the water.
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12 Feb 2025
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers – C and C Outfitters
Bass fishing is really the best it has been all Winter. Alabama rigs and single Keitech type swimbaits are doing the work. There have been some really good catches anywhere from 10-20 ‘Most anglers are using Forward Facing Sonar to locate bait schools and throwing around them.
Striper fishing is picking up with water temps rising into the 47-48 range and it should only improve as we get closer to March.
Crappie fishing was good before this last round of rain and should get that way again. Bobby Garland type lures on 1/8 heads in 28-32 ‘. There was a verified 3 lb. -2oz Crappie taken by Colton Chambers.
Best of luck and be safe on the water.
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18 Dec 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1362.20 water clarity 5-10 visibility, water temp 50*.
Bass- Fishing is Slow- Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, umbrella rigs, deep diving crankbaits in middle of deeper coves and vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Good. Fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Rainbow bridge and Old DeVault Bridge up to pt.7 area on Holston side and Pt.2 to the dam trolling shad or trout.
27 Nov 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 136.65 water clarity 5-10 visibility.
Bass- Fishing is Slow- Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, umbrella rigs, deep diving crankbaits in middle of deeper coves and vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie- Fair – No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Rainbow bridge and Old DeVault Bridge up to pt.7 area on Holston side and Pt.2 to the dam trolling shad or trout. Watch for breaking fish in early morning and late evening good hybrids are being caught on topwater.
09 Oct 2024
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers, C & C Outfitters
First, thanks to all the TWRA Officers you have worked so hard in Flood rescue and recovery, you are appreciated.
Bass fishing remains pretty good on Worms and Jigs around brush and still seeing some good topwater action early.
Striper and Hybrid fishing is good with more and more schooling fish showing up in the evenings and mornings. Also, live shad are working well, we had an 11 lb. Hybrid caught this week. The Dam to Sportsman Marina area seems best, it’s the cleanest, warmest water right now.
Good luck and stay safe on the water!
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2 Reports
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers, C & C Outfitters
Bass fishing in the daytime remains pretty steady. Some good action on the backs of creeks on small crank baits and buzz baits.
Striper and Hybrids are improving in the Point 10 to Davis Marina area on live shad around 15-20′ deep.
Some nice Flatheads and a few Channel Cats are being caught off the Wing Deer Park Pavilion on Chicken Livers and Nightcrawlers.
After the weekend weather settles, we should start seeing some decent crappie catches.
Good luck and stay safe on the water!
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25 Sept 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1379.14. The water temperature is 75* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is good – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is slow. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’ and using chicken livers fishing from the bank.
Sunfish- Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
11 Sept 2024
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers, C & C Outfitters
Striper fishing is picking up a little mid lake, with most of the decent size fish being caught on live bait in 20 -35 ‘ of water on live shad. Also, there is some decent top water evening action going on between Candy Creek and Point 10 on the South Holston side of the lake on wake and prop type baits.
Nighttime Bass fishing is staying good with the cool nights on Worms and the pig and jig combo.
Lots of Flatheads and a few Channels showing up in the Pickens Bridge area on cut bait and livers.
Good luck and stay safe on the water!
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12 Sept 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1380.77. The water temperature is 79* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is slow – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is slow. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’ and using chicken livers fishing from the bank.
Sunfish- Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
04 Sept 2024
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers, C & C Outfitters
After a busy weekend of boat traffic, things were a little slow. Bass fishing in the mornings remains decent with Buzz Baits, Senko type lures doing the work. A few decent fish were caught on a Jerk Bait also.
Striper & Hybrid were a little slow, with some fish still being caught around Bluff City on cut bait. The Boardwalk there offers easy access for bank fisherman.
Still not much happening with crappie, but Catfish remain steady on rocky banks around the TVA Dam area on cut bait and livers.
Stay safe on the water!
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Boone Reservoir – 9-5-24
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.65. The water temperature is 79* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is slow. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Rainbow Bridge up to Davis Marina 20-30’ area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons, trolling live shad or trout 10-20’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish- Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
27 Aug 2024
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers, C & C Outfitters
Bass fishing remains decent, with Buzz Baits and Black & Blue jigs getting the majority of bites during the daytime, and June bug-colored worms getting some quality bites at night.
Striper fishing is decent around the confluence of Beaver Creek and a few nice fish being caught in the Holston River arm around Bluff City on live shad 15-20’.
Some folks are doing well on Flathead and Channel catfish around the TVA Dam on cut bait and chicken livers.
Also, a few Hybrids are starting to school on top in the Candy Creek area. Flukes and small top water baits are getting bites.
Happy Labor Day and stay safe on the water.
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27 Aug 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1382.40. The water temperature is 81* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is slow. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Rainbow Bridge up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 10-20’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
21 Aug 2024
Forecast Contributor – Colton Chambers, C & C Outfitters
Bass fishing remains steady on Boone in the daytime with Buzz Baits and top water the best producers up till about 11 AM. Still some nice largemouth and Smallmouth being caught after dark on the pig & jig combo.
Striper fishing is fair, with lots of smaller fish being caught around the Bluff City area. Live shad are your best bet or Chicken Livers are working well for the Hybrids.
Both Channel Cats and Flatheads are biting good 15-20′ on cut bait or Livers as well. A 60 lb. Flat was caught and released last week by a C & C Outfitters client.
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20 Aug 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1382.53. The water temperature is 81* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is slow. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie– No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish- Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
6 June 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.51. The water temperature is 7* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility.
Bass- Fair- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught mostly on Jigs and soft plastic finesse baits (worms, creature baits) in deeper water on rocky banks and bluffs. Early morning has been good on topwater baits. Pop- R, Wakebaits, Buzzbaits
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No Report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is Good. Most of the fish are being caught Davis Dock upstream to Bluff City area on Holston side and Sonny’s Marina area up to Knob Creek area trolling spoons and Shad.
22 May 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.80. The water temperature is 74* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility.
Bass– Fair- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught mostly on Jigs and soft plastic finesse baits (worms, creature baits) in deeper water on rocky banks and bluffs.
Crappie- No Report
Trout– No Report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Good. Most of the fish are being caught Davis Dock upstream to Bluff City area on Holston side and Sonny’s Marina area up to Knob Creek area trolling spoons and Shad.
08 May 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.23. The water temperature is 71* degrees. Water clarity 5’ visibility.
Bass– Good- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught on crankbaits, jerk baits, Jigs and soft plastic finesse baits (worms, creature baits) up shallow on rocky banks and bluffs.
Crappie– Good – Crappie are in the creeks/coves, in and around docks pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits in 15’-25’ deep.
Trout– No Report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Good. Most of the fish are being caught Davis Dock upstream to Bluff City area on Holston side and Sonnys Marina area up to Knob Creek area trolling spoons and Shad.
27 March 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1372.02. The water temperature is 51-56* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility. There are a lot of floating debris!
Bass- Good- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits, Jigs and soft plastic finesse baits. Smallmouth are being caught tightlining small flies and vertical fishing shad baits.
Crappie– Good – Crappie are in the creeks/coves, in and around docks pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 5’-10’ – 20’-30’ deep.
Trout- Fair- Some Brown trout are being caught trolling shad and small spoons in 10’20’ of water in the candy creek, old Devault bridge area.
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock area on Holston side up to pt.7 and around Sonnys Marina up to Pickens Bridge area trolling spoons and Shad.
14 March 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1368.75. The water temperature is 49-56* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility. There are a lot of floating debris!
Bass– Good- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits. Smallmouth are being caught tightlining small flies and vertical fishing shad baits.
Crappie- Good – Crappie are in the creeks/coves, in and around docks pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 5’-10’ – 20’-30’ deep.
Trout– Fair- Some Brown trout are being caught trolling shad and small spoons in 10’20’ of water in the candy creek, old Devault bridge area.
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock area on Holston side up to pt.7 and around Sonnys Marina up to Pickens Bridge area trolling spoons and Shad.
07 March 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1368.55 The water temperature is 55* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility. There are a lot of floating debris!
Bass- Good- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits, A-rigs. Smallmouth are being caught tightlining small flies and vertical fishing shad baits.
Crappie– Good – Crappie are in the creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 20-30’ deep.
Trout– Fair- Some Brown trout are being caught trolling shad and small spoons in 20-30’ of water in the candy creek area and up around the dam.
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock area on Holston side and around Sonnys Marina up to Pickens Bridge area trolling spoons and Shad.
8 Feb 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1361.99 The water temperature is 46* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility.
Bass- Good- Largemouth, Spots and are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits, A-rigs. Smallmouth are being caught tightlining small flies and vertical fishing shad baits.
Crappie– Good – Crappie are in the creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 12’-24’ deep.
Trout– Fair- Some Brown trout are being caught trolling shad and small spoons in 20-30’ of water in the candy creek area and up around the dam.
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock area on Holston side and around Sonnys Marina up to Pickens Bridge area trolling spoons and Shad.
10 Jan 2024
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1362.83 The water temperature is 45* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is Fair- Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits, A-rigs.
Crappie- Slow – Crappie are in the creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 12’-24’ deep.
Trout- No Report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Rainbow Bridge area on Holston side and around Sonnys Marina Watch for breaking fish in early morning and late evening good hybrids are being caught on topwater and casting shad in the bait balls.
27 Dec 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1362.20 The water temperature is 48* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is Slow- Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie- Slow – Crappie are in the creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 12’-24’ deep.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Rainbow Bridge area on Holston side and around Sonnys Marina Watch for breaking fish in early morning and late evening good hybrids are being caught on topwater and casting shad in the bait balls.
06 Dec 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1365.17 The water temperature is 48* degrees. Water clarity 5-10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is Slow- Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, crankbaits, vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie– Fair – Crappie are starting to show up in creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 20-40’ deep.
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Rainbow Bridge area on Holston side and around Sonnys Marina Watch for breaking fish in early morning and late evening good hybrids are being caught on topwater and casting shad in the bait balls.
30 Nov 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1365.07. The water temperature is 51* degrees. Water clarity 5’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is Slow- Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, deep diving crankbaits in middle of deeper coves and vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie– Fair – Crappie are starting to show up in creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 20-40’ deep.
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side. Watch for breaking fish in early morning and late evening good hybrids are being caught on topwater.
Sunfish- No report
21 Nov 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1367.54. The water temperature is 60* degrees. Water clarity 5’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, deep diving crankbaits in middle of deeper coves and vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie– Fair – Crappie are starting to show up in creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 10-20’ deep.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side. Watch for breaking fish in early morning and late evening good hybrids are being caught on topwater.
Sunfish– No report
31 Oct 2020
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1372.76. The water temperature is 66* degrees. Water clarity 2-5’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, deep diving crankbaits in middle of deeper coves and vertical fishing with drop shot type baits.
Crappie– Fair – Some Crappie are starting to show up in creeks/coves pitching and vertical fishing small artificial baits. 10-20’ deep.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side.
Sunfish– No report
18 Oct 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1375.12. The water temperature is 70* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is good – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points. Topwater is fair in the early morning.
Crappie– No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is Fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side. Early morning topwater around the dam using Super spooks or other topwater baits.
Sunfish– No report
20 Sept 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1379.52. The water temperature is 75.1* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening. Some LMB are being caught trolling plugs and live bait.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is slow. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20’ and using chicken livers fishing from the bank.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
13 Sept 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1380.70. The water temperature is 80* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is slow – As the water cools the bite should pick up. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is slow. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’ and using chicken livers fishing from the bank.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
20 Aug 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1382.03. The water temperature is 85* degrees. Water clarity 10’-15’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is slow. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish- Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms. Fishing around laydowns is always a good place to fish.
02 Aug 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.97. The water temperature is 84* degrees. Water clarity 10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is slow. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie- No Report
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass- Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms.
27 July 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1381.81. The water temperature is 83* degrees. Water clarity 5’-10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie- No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish- Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms.
19 July 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1382.28. The water temperature is 83* degrees. Water clarity 5’-10’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and late evening.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area using spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms.
13 July 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.95. The water temperature is 82* degrees. Water clarity 5’-10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks. Topwater early morning and later evening.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area casting spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms.
02 July 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.94. The water temperature is 78* degrees. Water clarity 5’-10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, soft jerk baits, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie– Fishing is Fair. Some keeper fish have been caught in the Knob Creek area using live minnows or Bobby Garland baits.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area casting spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some have been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms.
22 June 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.79. The water temperature is 77* degrees. Water clarity 5’-10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Watauga Flats area casting spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks or on main channel, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
Sunfish– Fishing is good – Fishing from fishing piers at Wingdeer Park using crickets, worms.
13 June 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.881. The water temperature is 75* degrees. Water clarity 5’-10’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on deep crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, Ned rigs, plastic finesse worms, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie– No Report
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Wingdeer area on Watauga side casting spoons or trolling live shad or trout 20-30’. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings. Pickens Bridge area Hybrids are being caught on Chicken livers from the bank.
30 May 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
5-30-23
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1382.04. The water temperature is 74* degrees. Water clarity 5’-15’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, plastic worms, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie– Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structures in creek channels and back of creeks. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 8’- 25’ range in mid-creek back to shallower water.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Wingdeer area on Watauga side casting spoons or trolling live shad or trout. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings. Pickens Bridge area Hybrids are being caught on Chicken livers from the bank.
23 May 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
5-23-23
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.71. The water temperature is 74* degrees. Water clarity 5’-15’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, plastic worms, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky points, standing brush or around docks.
Crappie– Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structures in creek channels and back of creeks. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 8’- 25’ range in mid-creek back to shallower water.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Davis Dock up to Bluff City area on Holston side and Wingdeer area on Watauga side casting spoons or trolling live shad or trout. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
09 May 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
5-9-23
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1381.66. The water temperature is 69* degrees. Water clarity 10-15’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth, Spots and Smallmouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits, plastic worms, creature baits, jigs by fishing along rocky banks/bluffs or trees or around docks.
Crappie– Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structures in creek channels and back of creeks. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 8’- 25’ range in mid-creek back to shallower water.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Misty Waters, Candy Creek area on Holston side and Deerlick area on Watauga side casting spoons, shad type baits. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
03 May 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
5-3-23
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1380.81. The water temperature is 64* degrees. Water clarity 10-15’ visibility, some debris floating so use caution while pm the water.
Bass- Fishing is good. Largemouth are being caught on crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits by fishing along rocky banks/bluffs or trees or around docks. Smallmouths are being caught by crankbaits, spinnerbaits and casting shad like baits.
Crappie- Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structures in creek channels and back of creeks. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 15’-25’ range in mid-creek back to shallower water.
Trout- No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Misty Waters, Candy Creek area on Holston side and Deerlick area on Watauga side casting spoons, shad type baits. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
25 April 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
4-25-23
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1379.05. The water temperature is 62-63* degrees. Water clarity 10-15’ visibility, some debris floating so use caution while pm the water.
Bass- Fishing is good. Largemouth are being caught on small crankbaits or small shad like baits, spinnerbaits by fishing along rocky banks/bluffs or trees or around docks. Smallmouths are being caught by crankbaits, spinnerbaits and casting shad like baits.
Crappie– Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structures in creek channels. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 15’-25’ range in mid-creek back to shallower water.
Trout– No report
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Misty Waters, Candy Creek area on Holston side and Deerlick area on Watauga side casting spoons, shad type baits. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks, starting to see some topwater action in the evenings.
11 April 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
4-11-23
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1377.19. The water temperature is 58* degrees. Water clarity 10-15’ visibility, some debris floating from rising water.
Bass- Fishing is fair. Largemouth are being caught on small crankbaits or small shad like baits by fishing along rocky banks/bluffs or trees. Smallmouths are being caught by crankbaits and casting shad like baits in 20-30’.
Crappie– Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structures in creek channels. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 15’-25’ range in mid-creek.
Trout– Fishing is good. The most productive areas are from Misty Water upstream to PT.7 area. Brown trout are being caught suspending live bait in the 30-40’ range. Trolling spoons in the main channel.
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is fair. Most of the fish are being caught around Misty Waters, Candy Creek area casting spoons, shad type baits. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks.
07 April 2023
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions– Reservoir elevation is 1375.33. The water temperature is 56-57* degrees. Water clarity 10-15’ visibility.
Bass– Fishing is good. Largemouth are being caught on small crankbaits or small shad like baits by fishing along rocky banks/bluffs or trees. Smallmouths are being caught by crankbaits and dropping shad like baits in 20-30’.
Crappie– Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structure in creek channels. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 15’-25’ range in mid-creek.
Trout– Fishing is fair. The most productive areas are from the dam down to Candy Creek. Brown trout are being caught suspending live bait in the 30-40’ range. Trolling spoons in the main channel.
Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass– Fishing is good. Most of the fish are being caught around Misty Waters, Candy Creek casting spoons, shad type baits. Some has been caught on topwater back in the creeks.
31 March 2023
Boone Reservoir
Forecast Contributor – Richard Markland, Region 4 Fisheries Technician
Reservoir Conditions- Reservoir elevation is 1373.46. The water temperature is 56* degrees. Water clarity 10-15’ visibility.
Bass- Fishing is good. Largemouth are being caught on small crankbaits or small shad like baits by fishing along rocky banks/bluffs or trees. Smallmouths are being caught by crankbaits and dropping shad like baits in 25-40’.
Crappie- Fishing is good. Crappie are being caught on deep structure in creek channels. Anglers are using minnows or Bobby Garland baits on treetops. Target structure in the 15’-25’ range in mid-creek.
Trout- Fishing is fair. The most productive areas are from the dam down to Candy Creek. Brown trout are being caught suspending live bait in the 30-40’ range. Trolling spoons in the main channel.
