Watts Bar Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter (Current)
Watts Bar Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Winter
- Bladed Jigs2
- Umbrella Rigs2
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)1
Total Fishing Reports
81
Top Species Reported for Winter
- Largemouth Bass8 Reports
Walleye1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Docks
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
50°
Right now, the back of creeks on Watts Bar is where you want to be, especially around stumps, laydowns, and other wood cover. The bladed jig bite is heating up, with bass staging in these areas looking for an easy meal. Best Setup: • Slobberknocker: 3/8 oz in white or chart/white • Power Stinger 3.5" in Pearl • Retrieve: Slow-roll it through cover, letting it bump off stumps—reaction strikes are key Fish are holding tight to wood, so make multiple casts to key targets. If you find slightly stained water, that’s even better. Go get after them.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Pictures not much, just proof I did catch a few. Only place I could generate a bite was on bluff walls. Some at channel swings other times just in at transition’s in rock. It’s super muddy from all the recent rain. Tried some shallow rock throwing red craw colored Frittside5 with no luck.
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