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Watts Bar Lake

Tennessee
135.33 km²
35.7489, -84.6495
16 species
NHD 132368052
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About Watts Bar Lake

Watts Bar Lake is a natural lake or pond in Tennessee, United States. It covers approximately 135.33 km² (33441 acres). The lake centroid is located at 35.7489° N, 84.6495° W. 16 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Diverse
16 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Watts Bar Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 36m
Dawn11:13
Sunrise11:39
Sunset23:15
Dusk23:41

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:43 – 12:39Excellent
  • Morning12:39 – 17:27Good
  • Midday17:27 – 20:15Calm
  • Afternoon20:15 – 22:15Good
  • Dusk22:15 – 00:11Excellent
  • Night00:11 – 10:43Good
Moon: 12% · waning↑ 08:30

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Watts Bar Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Watts Bar Lake include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in Tennessee waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Watts Bar Lake?

Watts Bar Lake covers approximately 135.33 square kilometres (33441 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Watts Bar Lake located?

Watts Bar Lake is located in Tennessee, United States, with its centroid at 35.7489°, -84.6495°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF