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Cherokee Lake Fishing


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Cherokee Lake Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Cherokee Lake, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

  1. Bluegill

    2. Bluegill

    There is a 15.69% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 8 Bluegill counted.

    Cherokee Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
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    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  2. Longear Sunfish

    3. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 15.69% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 8 Longear Sunfish counted.

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  3. Rock Bass

    4. Rock Bass

    There is a 13.73% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 7 Rock Bass counted.

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  4. Smallmouth Bass

    5. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 13.73% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 7 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Cherokee Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
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  5. Redbreast Sunfish

    6. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 9.8% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 5 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Cherokee Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
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  6. Threadfin Shad

    7. Threadfin Shad

    There is a 7.84% catch rate for Threadfin Shad, based on 4 Threadfin Shad counted.

    Cherokee Lake Threadfin Shad Counts Chart
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  7. Spotted Bass

    8. Spotted Bass

    There is a 5.88% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 3 Spotted Bass counted.

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  8. Channel Catfish

    9. Channel Catfish

    There is a 3.92% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 2 Channel Catfish counted.

    Cherokee Lake Channel Catfish Counts Chart
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    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE CHANNEL CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  9. Flathead Catfish

    10. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 3.92% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 2 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Cherokee Lake Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
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  10. Black Crappie

    11. Black Crappie

    There is a 1.96% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 1 Black Crappie counted.

    Cherokee Lake Black Crappie Counts Chart
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    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE BLACK CRAPPIE COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 14 species of fish and 51 fish counted for May around Cherokee Lake.

To date, there are 28 species of fish and a total of 804 fish counted for Cherokee Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 9/1/1852 (171 years).

Last Update: 5/22/2023 10:10:08 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Cherokee Lake Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Cherokee Lake are the following:

  1. Flooded Timber

  2. Submerged Bridge

  3. Douglas Fish Attractor

  4. Cool Branch

  5. Submerged Bridge

  6. Douglas Fish Attractor

  7. Douglas Fish Attractor

  8. Finchum Hollow

  9. Shipwreck

  10. Gatlinburg Fishing Area
    This is a small park with easy access for fishing. I took my son there several years ago and caught a couple small rainbows. 

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  • Largemouth bass in northeast Knoxville
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Bait & Tackle

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Top Cherokee Lake Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Holston River Outfitters
    We are your local kayak rental and sales representative for Vibe and Feelfree. Check us out. We have lots of kayaks in stock along with accessories.
  2. Nathan Mountain Fishing Guide Service

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Top Cherokee Lake Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Holston River Outfitters
    We are your local kayak rental and sales representative for Vibe and Feelfree. Check us out. We have lots of kayaks in stock along with accessories.
  2. Nathan Mountain Fishing Guide Service

  3. Smokies Angling Adventures
    Enjoy East Tenessee fishing adventures like no other! Offering year round guided fishing trips on some of East Tennessee's premier lakes, rivers, and streams with professional guides.

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Top Cherokee Lake Marinas

  1. Swann's Marina

  2. Fall Creek Marina

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