Parksville Reservoir

Fishing Report provided by TWRA Creel Clerks through Fishing Forecast

 

Parksville Reservoir fishing report:         05 Jan 2025

Contributor – Nathan Rogers, Region III Creel Clerk    

The weather has been colder throughout the weekend with lows in the upper 20’s and highs throughout the day up to 44. Current throughout the reservoir has been steady. Visibility is good throughout the reservoir with lower end being slightly murkier. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or lake elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 48.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 7 feet

Water Level: 828.1 feet

Water Flow: (as of January 5th)

–          Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 652 cfs

–          Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1431 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, A-rigs, and swimbaits around schools of bait in open water and creek mouths. Float-n-fly fishing also attracts bites on steep rocky ledges and points in creek arms.

Yellow Perch: Fishing is good. Live minnows or worms, also small jigs/grubs, on shallow channel ledges/flats on upper portion of reservoir.