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Cherokee Lake Fishing


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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
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  2. Rock Bass

    3. Rock Bass

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

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  3. Bluegill

    4. Bluegill

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

    Cherokee Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  4. Smallmouth Bass

    5. Smallmouth Bass

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

    Cherokee Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
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  5. Channel Catfish

    6. 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

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  6. Spotted Bass

    7. Spotted Bass

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

    Cherokee Lake Spotted Bass Counts Chart
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  7. Redbreast Sunfish

    8. Redbreast Sunfish

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

    Cherokee Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
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  8. Largemouth Bass

    9. 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


  9. Warmouth

    10. Warmouth

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

    Cherokee Lake Warmouth Counts Chart
    Warmouth

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  10. Common Carp

    11. 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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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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