Douglas Lake

Q: What do you need to know about Douglas Lake ?

Surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, Douglas Lake is roughly 28,000 acres large and is included in the Tennessee Valley Authority (commonly known as the TVA). Douglas Lake attracts over 1.7 million visitors each year, many coming to vacation. One of the top activities on Douglas Lake is its quality fishing. This reservoir is ranked in the top 10 lakes in the nation for largemouth bass, it is also in the top 5 for its famed crappie fishing. Douglas Lake also has great fishing for bluegill, walleye, sauger, white bass, and catfish. Many of these species are found by following the large population of Gizzard Shad. These Shad, being rich in protein, are what allow these bass and crappie to grow. Another way to find and target these fish is fishing around brush piles. These underwater communities are a hotbed and give way to all species being able to thrive. Douglas Lake has a constantly fluctuating water level, creating the water to be stained. When selecting lures, chartreuse and white are popular colors as this mimics the shad in dingy water.

Q: What is Douglas Lake 's size, depth, and clarity?

Douglas Lake is a 29661.23 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Douglas Lake ?

Douglas Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie.

Species

Largemouth Bass5

Season

Fall (Current)5

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Douglas Lake OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Top Reported Techniques

Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
2
Hard Jerkbaits
1
Lipless Crankbaits
1
Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)
1

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Top Species Reported for Fall

Largemouth Bass5 Reports

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Top ProductsReported on Douglas Lake for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits

Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait Mat Shad / 3 7/8"

Hotbait

Megabass

Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait Mat Shad / 3 7/8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$19.99

Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

HotbaitBest Seller

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Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)

$5.49

Outkast Tackle

Juice Jig 1/2 oz / Upshaw Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$5.29

Z-Man

Chatterbait Mini Max 3/8 oz / Pearl Ghost

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$8.99

Berkley

PowerBait PowerStinger Swimbait 3 1/2" / Pearl White

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$8.99

Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait Chartreuse Sexy Shad / 2 1/2"

Hotbait

Strike King

Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait Chartreuse Sexy Shad / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$7.89

Hotbait

Rapala

DT 10 Crankbait Caribbean Shad / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$8.99

HotbaitBest Seller

Rapala

DT 6 Crankbait Big Shad / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$8.99

Other Top Reported Products

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$26.99

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$15.79

Shimano

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Left / 7.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$209.99

Tatula 100 Casting Reel - EOL Right / 7.3:1

Daiwa

Tatula 100 Casting Reel - EOL Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$179.99

Dobyns Rods

Kaden Casting Rods 6'10" / Medium / Moderate-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$179.99

Duckett Fishing

Micro Magic Pro Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$159.00

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Douglas Lake Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

28 Reports on Douglas Lake

5 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Fall

Hunter Holguin
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Shad
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Fall (Shad)
34 degrees outside and fish were scattered. Some could be found in the backs of creeks chasing bait.
Hunter recommended this gear for Douglas Lake , TN
Hotbait
Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait Mat Shad / 3 7/8"
$19.99
Z-Man Chatterbait Mini Max 3/8 oz / Pearl Ghost
$8.99
Berkley PowerBait PowerStinger Swimbait 3 1/2" / Pearl White
$8.99
Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 1000 Yards
$67.99
Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
$15.79
Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Left / 7.4:1
$209.99
Dobyns Rods Kaden Casting Rods 6'10" / Medium / Moderate-Fast
$179.99
Ryan Epps
Gold Ambassador
10/24/22
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Lipless Crankbaits
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Fall (Points)
The water level and water temps are falling and we are targeting largemouth bass that are chasing threadfin shad on shallow main lake flats and around creek mouths using a 1/2 ounce Strike King red eyed shad.
Ryan recommended this gear for Douglas Lake , TN
Hotbait
Strike King Tungsten 2-Tap Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait Chartreuse Sexy Shad / 2 1/2"
$7.89
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
$26.99
Daiwa Tatula 100 Casting Reel - EOL Right / 7.3:1
Out of Stock
Duckett Fishing Micro Magic Pro Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$159.00
Ryan Epps
Gold Ambassador
10/21/22
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Fall (Points)
Catching both largemouth and smallmouth bass by targeting main lake rock bluff channel swing banks and points using a Rapala DT-10 crankbait in the 8 to 10ft range focusing on chunk rock transitions on the bluff and points. The DT-10... Read More
Ryan recommended this gear for Douglas Lake , TN
Hotbait
Rapala DT 10 Crankbait Caribbean Shad / 2 1/4"
$8.99
Daiwa Tatula 100 Casting Reel - EOL Right / 6.3:1
Out of Stock

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Top Fishing Techniques reported for Fall Largemouth Bass on Douglas Lake

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Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') 40%

Hard Jerkbaits 20%

Lipless Crankbaits 20%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) 20%

Douglas Lake

Douglas Lake OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

Top ProductsReported on Douglas Lake for Fall Largemouth Bass

Top Baits

Other Top Reported Products

Douglas Lake Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Fall (Shad)

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Fall (Points)

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Fall (Points)

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Fall Largemouth Bass on Douglas Lake

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What do you need to know about Douglas Lake ?

What is Douglas Lake 's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Douglas Lake ?