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Parksville Reservoir fishing report: 07 Dec 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler this weekend with lows in the lower 30s and warming to highs around 48. Current throughout the reservoir is normal. Water temperatures are dropping due to the cooler weather, with temperatures reaching into the low-50s throughout the lake. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 51.2 degrees Fahrenheit
Water Clarity: Upper: 4 ft – Lower: 5 ft
Water Level: (as of December 7th) 828.21 feet

Water Flow: (as of December 7th)
– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 0 cfs – Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 408 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Anglers are finding success using live minnows on tapering points where fish are active on the surface. Others are finding bites upriver, throwing jerk baits and smaller crankbaits along the banks. Crankbaits and jerk baits also attract bites over shallower flats and ledges as well.

Yellow Perch: Most anglers are finding success in the riverine area of the reservoir using live minnows as well as small jigging minnows along the bottom

15 Nov 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler this weekend, with lows in the lower 40s and warming to highs around 70. Current throughout the reservoir is lower than normal. One gate on Ocoee #1 is open until further notice, so stay cautious around the dam. Water temperatures are dropping due to the cooler weather at night, with temperatures reaching into the mid-50s throughout the lake. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 57.1 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 6 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of November 15^th)

827.73 feet

Water Flow: (as of November 15^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 489 cfs (spilling)

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 71 cfs

Observed Species Information

Yellow Perch: Most anglers are finding success in the riverine area of the reservoir using live minnows as well as small jigging minnows along the bottom.

23 Oct 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler this weekend, with lows in the lower 40s and warming to highs around 70. Current throughout the reservoir is lower in the mornings but picking up in the afternoons. Water temperatures are dropping due to the cooler weather at night, with temperatures reaching into the mid-60s throughout the lake. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 65.4 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 6 ft – Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of October 26^th)

828.05 feet

Water Flow: (as of October 26^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 705 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1139 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Redear Sunfish (Shellcracker): Some anglers have caught a few around docks and shallow treetops in sloughs with live worms.

19 Oct 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler this weekend, with lows in the lower 50s and warming to highs around 80. Current throughout the reservoir is lower in the mornings but picking up in the afternoons. Water temps are dropping due to the cooler weather at night, with temps reaching into the mid-60s up the river. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 72.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 6 ft – Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of October 19^th)

827.93 feet

Water Flow: (as of October 19^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 593 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 84 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Fish are starting to transition back to shallower areas due to water temperatures dropping during these cooler nights. Most anglers are throwing dropshots, Texas rigs, and jigging minnows to attract these fish. Finding fish that are chasing/busting the surface for bait fish are great areas to target with these methods. Spinnerbaits are attracting bites recently with anglers throwing them off points as well as around some banks with woody debris.

11 Oct 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler this weekend, with lows in the lower 50s and warming to highs around 75. Current throughout the reservoir is lower in the mornings but picking up in the afternoons. Water temperatures are dropping due to the cooler weather at night. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of October 11^th)

828.98 feet

Water Flow: (as of October 11^th)

-Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 11 cfs

-Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 81 cfs

Observed Species Information

06 Oct 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was fair this afternoon with lows in the mid-60s and warming to highs around 78. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are staying roughly the same throughout the day currently. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 74.3 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5.5 ft

Water Level: (as of October 6^th)

828.10 feet

Water Flow: (as of October 6^th)

Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 714 cfs

Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1120 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Musky: Large baits such as glide baits and bucktails along banks with channel ledges and woody structure.

28 Sept 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler in the mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s but then warming to highs around 81. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are fluctuating again due to warmer days. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 75.9 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft, Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of September 28^th)

828.10 feet

Water Flow: (as of September 28^th)

– Ocoee #1 Dam: ~ 722 cfs

– Ocoee #2 Dam: ~ 1451 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Fish are starting to transition back to shallower areas due to water temperatures dropping during these cooler nights. Most anglers are throwing dropshots, Texas rigs, and jigging minnows to attract these fish. Finding fish that are chasing/busting the surface for bait fish are great areas to target with these methods. Spinnerbaits are attracting bites recently with anglers throwing them off of points as well as around some banks with woody debris.

Sunfish/Bream: Live bait (crickets, worms) around banks with woody structure. Some anglers found success over deeper structure as well (15-25 feet).

Musky: Large baits such as glide baits and bucktails along banks with channel ledges and woody structure.

20 Sept 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler in the mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s, but then getting hot with highs throughout the day reaching around 87. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are fluctuating again due to warmer days. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 75.1 degrees Fahrenheit
Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft – Lower: 5 ft
Water Level: (as of September 20^th) 827.81 feet
Water Flow: (as of September 20^th)
– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 0 cfs
– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 81 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Fish are starting to transition back to shallower areas due to water temperatures dropping during these cooler nights. Most anglers are throwing dropshots, Texas rigs, and jigging minnows to attract these fish. Finding fish that are chasing/busting the surface for bait fish are great areas to target with these methods. Spinnerbaits are attracting bites recently with anglers throwing them off of points as well as around some banks with woody debris.

Sunfish/Bream: Live bait (crickets, worms) around banks with woody structure. Some anglers found success over deeper structure as well (15-25 feet).

12 Sept 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler in the mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s and highs throughout the day reaching around 83. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are fluctuating again due to warmer days. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 74.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of September 12^th) 828.08 feet

Water Flow: (as of September 12^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 0 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 87 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Sunfish/Bream: Live bait (crickets, worms) around banks with woody structure. Some anglers found success over deeper structure as well (15-25 feet).

08 Sept 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler in the mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s and highs throughout the day reaching around 78. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are decreasing due to the cooler weather. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of September 8^th) 828.08 feet

Water Flow: (as of September 8^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 705 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1120 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Sunfish/Bream: Live bait (crickets, worms) around banks with woody structure. Some anglers found success over deeper structure as well (15-25 feet.

31 Aug 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler in the mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s and highs throughout the day reaching around 82. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are decreasing due to the cooler weather. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 77.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of August 31^st)

827.93 feet

Water Flow: (as of August 31^st)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 10 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1679 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

25 Aug 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler after the weekend, with lows in the lower 60s and highs around 76. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are decreasing due to the cooler weather. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 75.1 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft – Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of August 25^th) 827.91 feet

Water Flow: (as of August 25^th)

-Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 602 cfs

-Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 723 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Fish are on deeper ledges and points due to the higher water temperatures throughout the reservoir. Most anglers are throwing dropshots, Texas rigs, and jigging minnows to attract these fish. Many anglers this weekend found success up shallow with overcast bringing in cooler temps. Some anglers are finding better success with live bait as well.

17 Aug 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer once again, with lows in the upper 60s and highs around 89. Current throughout the reservoir returned to normal. Water temperatures are rising once again throughout the reservoir. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5.5 ft

Water Level: (as of August 17^th) 828.24 feet

Water Flow: (as of August 17^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 1377 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1504 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Sunfish/Bream: Using live bait such as crickets and small minnows over submerged woody debris and backs of inlets/sloughs. Rooster tails around these same areas attracted bites as well.

28 July 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was hot throughout the week, with lows in the 70s and highs around 89. Current throughout the reservoir is slowed. Water temperatures throughout the reservoir are warm but still much cooler in the upper river section. Visibility has improved throughout the reservoir. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 83.1 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 6 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of July 21^st)

827.96 feet

Water Flow: (as of July 21^st)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 0 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 92 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Fish are starting to go onto deeper ledges and points due to the higher water temperatures throughout the reservoir. Most anglers are throwing dropshots, Texas rigs, and jigging minnows to attract these fish. There are still fish up shallow as well, just the majority of anglers are fishing deeper. Some anglers are finding better success with live bait as well.

Sunfish/Bream: Using live bait such as crickets and small minnows over submerged woody debris and backs of inlets/sloughs. Rooster tails around these same areas attracted bites as well.

21 July 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 83.1 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 6 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of July 21^st)

827.96 feet

Water Flow: (as of July 21^st)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 0 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 92 cfs

Observed Species Information

Sunfish/Bream: Using live bait such as crickets and small minnows over submerged woody debris and backs of inlets/sloughs. Rooster tails around these same areas attracted bites as well.

13 July 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was hot throughout the week with lows in the 70’s and highs around 86. Current throughout the reservoir is slowed. Water temps throughout the reservoir are rising but still much cooler in the upper river section. Visibility has improved throughout the reservoir. The water levels are at full pool; the latest depth recorded is below. For any discharge or elevation info, check out the TVA Lake Info App.

Reservoir Conditions

Water Temp: 83.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 6 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of July 13^th)

827.94 feet

Water Flow: (as of July 13^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 0 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 92 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Fish are starting to go onto deeper ledges and points due to the higher water temps throughout the reservoir. Most anglers are throwing dropshots, Texas rigs, and jigging minnows to attract these fish. There are still fish up shallow as well just majority of anglers are fishing deeper. Some anglers are finding better success with live bait as well.

Sunfish/Bream: Using live bait such as crickets and small minnows over submerged woody debris and backs of inlets/sloughs. Rooster tails around these same areas attracted bites as well

30 June 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was hot throughout the weekend with lows in the upper 60s and highs around 90. The rain finally decided to take a break for a few days. The current throughout the reservoir is slightly higher than normal. Water temps throughout the lake are rising but still much cooler in the upper river section. Visibility has improved throughout the lake. 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: 83.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of June 23^rd)

828.13 feet

Water Flow: (as of June 23^rd)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 20 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1494 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Crappie: Live minnows/small jigs over submerged structure on 15–20-foot flats have been the most successful practice.

Yellow Perch: Trolling crankbaits in the upper portion of the reservoir over shallow flats and throughout the river.

Sunfish/Bream: Using live bait such as crickets and small minnows over submerged woody debris and backs of inlets/sloughs.

23 June 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was hot throughout the weekend with lows in the upper 60’s and highs around 90. The rain finally decided to take a break for a few days. The current throughout the reservoir is slightly higher than normal. Water temps throughout the lake are rising but still much cooler in the upper river section. Visibility has improved throughout the lake. 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: 83.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of June 23^rd)

828.13 feet

Water Flow: (as of June 23^rd)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 20 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1494 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Crappie: Live minnows/small jigs over submerged structure on 15–20-foot flats have been the most successful practice.

Yellow Perch: Trolling crankbaits in the upper portion of the reservoir over shallow flats and throughout the river.

Sunfish/Bream: Using live bait such as crickets and small minnows over submerged woody debris and backs of inlets/sloughs.

31 May 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer throughout the weekend with lows in the lower 60’s and highs around 75. The rain finally decided to take a break for a few days. The current throughout the reservoir is slightly higher than normal. Visibility has improved throughout the lake but is still significantly better on the lower portion of the reservoir. 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: 68.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 3.5 ft Lower: 5 ft

Water Level: (as of May 31^st)

828.33 feet

Water Flow: (as of May 31^st)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 675 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1110 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, crankbaits and swimbaits around logs in clearer water sloughs. Also ned rigs and other soft plastic rigs around points with structure. Topwater baits over suspended fish also has brought some anglers success. Many anglers are using trick worms around rocky banks with laydowns.

Crappie: Live minnows/small jigs over submerged structure on 15–20-foot flats have been the most successful practice..

19 May 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer throughout the weekend with lows in the lower 60s and highs around 81. Heavy thunderstorms impacted the area throughout most of the weekend, causing drops in visibility. Current throughout the reservoir is slightly higher than normal. Visibility has become worse, particularly on the upper portion of the reservoir. 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: 74.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 3.5 ft

Lower: 4.5 ft

Water Level: (as of May 19^th)

828.09 feet

Water Flow: (as of May 19^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 1376 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 2233 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, crankbaits, and swimbaits around logs in clearer water sloughs. Also, ned rigs and other soft plastic rigs around points with structure. Topwater baits over suspended fish have also brought some anglers success. Many anglers are using trick worms around rocky banks with laydowns.

Crappie: Live minnows/small jigs over submerged structure on 15–20-foot flats have been the most successful practice.

04 May 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler throughout the weekend with lows in the lower 50s and highs around 62. Heavy thunderstorms impacted the area throughout most of the weekend, causing drops in water temperatures as well as visibility. Current throughout the reservoir is slightly higher than normal. Visibility has become worse, particularly on the upper portion of the reservoir. 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: 57.7 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper 3.5 ft Lower: 6 ft

Water Level: (as of May 4^th)

828.09 feet

Water Flow: (as of May 4^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 3361 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1219 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, crankbaits, and swimbaits around logs in clearer water sloughs. Also ned rigs and other sift plastic rigs around points with structure. Topwater baits over suspended fish have also brought some anglers success.

Crappie: Live minnows/small jigs over submerged structure on 15–20-foot flats have been the most successful practice, and swimbaits around logs in clearer water sloughs. Also ned rigs and other sift plastic rigs around points with structure. Topwater baits over suspended fish have also brought some anglers success.

27 April 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer throughout the weekend with lows in the upper 50s and highs around 78. Water temperatures are rising slowly due to the warmer weather. Current throughout the reservoir has settled back to normal. Visibility has vastly improved throughout the reservoir. 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: 67.9 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Upper: 5 ft

Lower: 6 ft

Water Level: (as of April 27^th)

828.32 feet

Water Flow: (as of April 27^th)

Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 2000 cfs

Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 414 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerkbaits, crankbaits, and swimbaits around logs in clearer water sloughs. Also ned rigs and other sift plastic rigs around points with structure. Topwater baits over suspended fish have also brought some anglers success.

14 April 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler throughout the weekend with lows in the upper 30s and highs around 58. Water temperatures are steady due to the cool weather. Current throughout the reservoir has settled back to normal. Visibility has vastly improved throughout the reservoir, but storms have caused the upper portion of the lake to become muddy. 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: 63.7 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: Up[er 1.5 ft, Lower 6 ft

Water Level: (as of April 12, 2025) 828.16 feet

Water Flow: (as of April 12, 2025)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 1992 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1900 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, crankbaits, and swimbaits around logs in clearer water sloughs. You will need rigs and other sift plastic rigs around points with structure.

31 March 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was rough with T-storms throughout the morning and temps in the 50s, but highs getting up to 67 that evening. Water temperatures are steadily increasing due to the warm weather. The current throughout the reservoir has settled back to normal. Visibility has vastly improved throughout the reservoir. 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: 61.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 5 feet

Water Level: (as of March 31^st)

828.21 feet

Water Flow: (as of March 31^st)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 1356 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1199 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, spinner baits and swim baits around schools of bait in open water and creek mouths as well as shallow flats adjacent to river/creek channels. Live minnows in creek channels also attract bites. Bass should be starting to move up shallow in the coming weeks.

Yellow Perch: Fishing is fair. Anglers are finding bites using live minnows and small jigs in river channels on shallow flats and channel banks.

26 March 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cool in the mornings, with lows in the 40s, but highs got up to 73 in the evenings. Water temperatures are steadily increasing due to the warm weather. The current throughout the reservoir has settled back to normal. Visibility has vastly improved throughout the reservoir, but the upper portion is murky. 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: 56.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 6 feet

Water Level: (as of March 26^th) 827.94 feet

Water Flow: (as of March 2^nd)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 1991 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1071 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, A-rigs, and swim baits around schools of bait in open water and creek mouths. Live minnows in creek channels also attract bites. Bass should be starting to move up shallow in the coming weeks.

Yellow Perch: Fishing is fair. Anglers are finding bites using live minnows and small jigs in river channels on shallow flats and channel banks.

02 March 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler once again with lows in the 20’s and highs reaching 50. Water temps have increased a few degrees throughout the reservoir with the warmer weather over the past week. The current throughout the reservoir has settled back to normal. Visibility has vastly improved throughout the reservoir but the lower portion still being murkier. The water levels are at the 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: 48.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 5.5 feet

Water Level: (as of March 2^nd) 828.00 feet

Water Flow: (as of March 2^nd)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 600 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 0 cfs

Observed Species Information

Bass: Fishing is fair. Throwing jerk baits, A-rigs, and swim baits 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. Live minnows in creek channels also attract bites.

Yellow Perch: Fishing is fair. Anglers are finding bites using live minnows and small jigs in river channels on shallow flats and channel banks.

22 Feb 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was cooler once again with lows in the 20’s and highs reaching 47. Water temps have cooled once again due to the cold spell and winter weather impacting the area. The current throughout the reservoir has settled back to normal. Visibility is still poor throughout much of the lake. The water levels are at the 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: 45.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 2 feet

Water Level: (as of February 22, 2025) 828.14 feet

Water Flow: (as of February 22, 2025)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 3349 cfs (spilling)

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1914 cfs (spilling)

Observed Species Information

12 Feb 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer this week with lows in the 40’s and highs throughout the day up to 63. Water temps have risen almost 10 degrees in the past couple of weeks. The current throughout the reservoir is heavy due to flood waters. Visibility is sure to drop with heavy rain throughout the watershed the past few days. The water levels are at the 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: 51.1 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 7 feet

Water Level: (as of February 13^th) 830.18 feet

Water Flow: (as of February 13^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 7456 cfs (spilling)

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 7382 cfs (spilling)

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. Live minnows in creek channels also attract bites.

Yellow Perch: Fishing is slow. Water temps rising seem to have caused them to shut off. Anglers are still using live minnows or worms, also small jigs/grubs, on shallow channel ledges/flats on the upper portion of the reservoir. Some anglers are finding perch in deeper water as well (25+ feet)

02 Feb 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer this weekend with lows in the 30s and highs throughout the day up to 62 after the rain Sunday night. Water temp has stayed roughly the same on the main lake. The current throughout the reservoir has been steady. Visibility is good throughout the reservoir. The water levels are at the 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: 44.5 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 7 feet

Water Level: 828.04 feet

Water Flow: (as of February 2^nd)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 1996 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1120 cfs (spilling)

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. Live minnows in creek channels also attract bites.

Yellow Perch: Fishing is good. Live minnows or worms, also small jigs/grubs, on shallow channel ledges/flats on the upper portion of the reservoir. Some anglers are finding perch in deeper water as well (25+ feet)

27 Jan 2025

Report Contributor, Nathan Rogers, Region III, Creel Clerk

The weather was warmer than the weekend with lows in the upper 30’s and highs throughout the day up to 50 after the rain Sunday night. The water temperature has stayed roughly the same at the main lake. The current throughout the reservoir has been steady. Visibility is good throughout the reservoir There is ice on the surface of the water at Parksville and East Parksville ramps, but King’s Slough Ramp is good. 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: 42.3 degrees Fahrenheit

Water Clarity: 7 feet

Water Level: 828.02 feet

Water Flow: (as of January 27^th)

– Ocoee#1 Dam: ~ 2004 cfs

– Ocoee#2 Dam: ~ 1090 cfs (spilling)

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. Live minnows in creek channels also attract bites.

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 5^th)

– 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.