Watts Bar Lake (TN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Watts Bar Lake?

Watts Bar Lake is a reservoir located in east Tennessee on the Tennessee River, just south of the Fort Loudoun Dam. This section of the Tennessee River is 74 miles in length, roughly 39,000 acres of water. Some of the popular game fish include Largemouth, Spotted, Striped, and Smallmouth bass, Walleye, Muskie, Crappie, and Bluegill. Watts Bar is a popular destination for people and there are many resorts and marinas along the river to stay at. This lake was once abundant with milfoil, however it is almost completely gone. Coontail and Pond weed do still remain in the system. Common locations to target Largemouth Bass include the ample laydowns, and stump fields. Smallmouth and Spotted Bass are often found in the main river around rock and current seams. Depending on the season, the panfish can be caught near and around the laydowns on the bank, however normally found in brush piles found out on flats. Watts Bar Lake has a healthy population of both Gizzard and Threadfin Shad, this forage what many of the game fish feed on

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

Watts Bar Lake is a 33422.22 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Watts Bar Lake?

Watts Bar Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie.

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Watts Bar Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

49 Reports on Watts Bar Lake

15 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

TN Kayak Fishing
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Caught several 12 to 15 inch bass this last weekend on a shakey head which goes against the expected moving bait patter. Found fish against structure and on ledges.
Mike recommended this gear for Watts Bar Lake, TN
Hotbait
NetBait T-Mac Straight Tail Worm Kentucky Special / 6 1/2"
$4.29
TN Kayak Fishing
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
With the cold front just moving through targeting structures that receive sun is key. Early morning bite has been sluggish, but afternoons when the water temperatures have increased have been solid. Cast the bait past the dock post and roll... Read More
Mike recommended this gear for Watts Bar Lake, TN
Hotbait
Z-Man CrossEyeZ Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Fire Craw
Out of Stock
Z-Man Chatterbait Elite 1/2 oz / White
Out of Stock
Z-Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Bhite Delight
$15.99
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Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Boulders)
Great bait for banging off the rocks to trigger reaction bites!
Recommended gear for Watts Bar Lake, TN
Hotbait
SPRO Little John 50 Spring Craw / 2"
$13.19

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Top ProductsReported on Watts Bar Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$5.62~~$7.49~~

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Electric Shad / 3.8"

HotbaitBest Seller

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.8" Electric Shad / 3.8"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$6.49

Hotbait

Berkley

Frittside 7 Special Red Craw / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

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

$10.99

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Bhite Delight

Best Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Bhite Delight

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Hotbait

SPRO

Little John 50 Spring Craw / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$13.19

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

Best Seller

Roboworm

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

1 Fishing Report

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

$4.79

Hotbait

Z-Man

5" ZinkerZ Green Pumpkin / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$4.49

Zoom

Ol Monster 10.5" Worm Plum / 10 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

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

$5.59

Shower Blows Topwater Bait 4 3/4" / Bone

Hotbait

Evergreen International

Shower Blows Topwater Bait 4 3/4" / Bone

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$18.99

T-Mac Straight Tail Worm Kentucky Special / 6 1/2"

Hotbait

NetBait

T-Mac Straight Tail Worm Kentucky Special / 6 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$4.29

Hotbait

Big Bite Baits

Suicide Shad 5" / Rayburn Red

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$6.99

CrossEyeZ Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Fire Craw

Hotbait

Z-Man

CrossEyeZ Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Fire Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$9.99

Z-Man

Chatterbait Elite 1/2 oz / White

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$7.99

Golden Eye Swimmer Head 1/4 oz / Unpainted / 3/0

Best Seller

Outkast Tackle

Golden Eye Swimmer Head 1/4 oz / Unpainted / 3/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$5.99

Hotbait

Rapala

DT 16 Green Gizzard Shad / 2 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

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

$7.69

6'' Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

Roboworm

6'' Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Morning Dawn / 6"

1 Fishing Report

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

$4.79

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Swim Jig 1/2 oz / Bluegill

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.49

Megabass

Uoze Swimmer Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Gill

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$11.99

HotbaitOn Sale

Yamamoto

Daiwa Neko Fat Green Pumpkin / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$6.37~~$8.49~~

Rhythm Wave 4 4/5" / Bluegill/Pearl White

Hotbait

Jackall

Rhythm Wave 4 4/5" / Bluegill/Pearl White

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$4.99

Reaction Innovations

Pocket Rocket 5 1/2" / Hematoma

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$6.29

Berkley

Cane Walker 4 1/3" / Bone

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$9.99

Heddon

Super Spook Jr. Bone / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Topwater (Walking)

$7.99

Z-Man

Palmetto BugZ Green Pumpkin / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$4.49

Compact Series Tandem Blades Dirty Shad / 3/8 oz

HotbaitBest Seller

Bassman Spinnerbaits

Compact Series Tandem Blades Dirty Shad / 3/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$12.99

Other Top Reported Products

Best Seller

VMC

Neko Hook #2 / 6 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$2.99

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 14lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$21.99

Abu Garcia

Veritas PLX Winch Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate

1 Fishing Report

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

$119.95

Seaguar

Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$15.79

Best Seller

VMC

Crossover Ring 10pk Clear / 6mm

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$4.49

Berkley

Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

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

$21.99

PowerPro

Braid 15lb / Moss Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$18.50

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula LT Spinning Reel 3000 / 6.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$159.99~~$199.99~~

Tatula Elite Series Spinning Rods - 2018 Release 7'4" / Medium / Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Spinning Rods - 2018 Release 7'4" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$239.99~~$289.99~~

VMC

Spinshot Dropshot Hook 2/0 / Black Nickel

1 Fishing Report

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

$3.99

Best Seller

VMC

Neko Weight 1/16 oz / Natural

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Neko Rigs

$3.99

Shimano

Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 7.4:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$259.99

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Medium-Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Medium-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$149.99~~$179.99~~

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Watts Bar Lake

Choose a top technique based upon Watts Bar Lake Reports filed by local anglers.

Neko Rigs 20%

Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') 13%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) 13%

Bladed Jigs 7%

Buzzbaits 7%

Hard Topwater (Walking) 7%

Shakey Heads 7%

Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') 7%

Spinnerbaits 7%

Swim Jigs 7%

Umbrella Rigs 7%

Watts Bar Lake (TN)Fishing Reports

Watts Bar Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Mike recommended this gear for Watts Bar Lake, TN

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Mike recommended this gear for Watts Bar Lake, TN

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Boulders)

Recommended gear for Watts Bar Lake, TN

Top ProductsReported on Watts Bar Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

Other Top Reported Products

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Watts Bar Lake

Learn More about Watts Bar Lake

What do you need to know about Watts Bar Lake?

What is Watts Bar Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Watts Bar Lake?