Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee

Watauga Lake

Description

Watauga is a beautiful 6,430 acre Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir. Its 106-miles of shoreline is adjoined by The Cherokee National Forest and the Appalachian Trail runs along its northwestern edge. An abundance of public land makes Watauga a great spot for bank fishing and camping. You’ll expect to reel in Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Trout. 

Optimized Fish:
Quality Bass
Quality Bass
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Enhancements
  • Continued management for quality bass, lake trout, and crappie fishing.
  • Annual habitat management and improvements.
Activities:
Windsurfing, Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Recreation , Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Boating, Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Wildlife, Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Paddleboarding, Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Fishing, Watauga Lake near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Location
  • Carter
  • Johnson
Watauga Lake
Rules & Regulations

For rules and regulations, please visit TWRA.com.

Hours of operation may vary.