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Cherokee Lake Fishing



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. Longear Sunfish

  2. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 19.4% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 26 Longear Sunfish counted.

    Cherokee Lake Longear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Longear

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE LONGEAR SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  3. Rock Bass

  4. Rock Bass

    There is a 12.69% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 17 Rock Bass counted.

    Cherokee Lake Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Bluegill

  6. Bluegill

    There is a 11.94% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 16 Bluegill counted.

    Cherokee Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  7. Smallmouth Bass

  8. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 11.94% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 16 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Cherokee Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  9. Channel Catfish

  10. Channel Catfish

    There is a 10.45% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 14 Channel Catfish counted.

    Cherokee Lake Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE CHANNEL CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  11. Spotted Bass

  12. Spotted Bass

    There is a 8.21% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 11 Spotted Bass counted.

    Cherokee Lake Spotted Bass Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE SPOTTED BASS COUNTS CHART


  13. Redbreast Sunfish

  14. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 5.22% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 7 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Cherokee Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  15. Largemouth Bass

  16. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 4.48% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 6 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Cherokee Lake Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  17. Warmouth

  18. Warmouth

    There is a 2.99% catch rate for Warmouth, based on 4 Warmouth counted.

    Cherokee Lake Warmouth Counts Chart
    Warmouth

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE WARMOUTH COUNTS CHART


  19. Common Carp

  20. Common Carp

    There is a 2.24% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 3 Common Carp counted.

    Cherokee Lake Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 17 species of fish and 134 fish counted for September around Cherokee Lake.

To date, there are 27 species of fish and a total of 843 fish counted for Cherokee Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 9/1/1852 (171 years).

Last Update: 9/18/2023 6:36:55 PM

*** 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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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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Latest Cherokee Lake Fishing Reports

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  • Largemouth bass in northeast Knoxville
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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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