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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. Bluegill

  2. Bluegill

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

    Cherokee Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  3. Longear Sunfish

  4. Longear Sunfish

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

    Cherokee Lake Longear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Longear

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE LONGEAR SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  5. Rock Bass

  6. Rock Bass

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

    Cherokee Lake Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  7. Smallmouth Bass

  8. Smallmouth Bass

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

    Cherokee Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  9. Redbreast Sunfish

  10. Redbreast Sunfish

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

    Cherokee Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  11. Threadfin Shad

  12. Threadfin Shad

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

    Cherokee Lake Threadfin Shad Counts Chart
    Threadfin

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE THREADFIN SHAD COUNTS CHART


  13. Spotted Bass

  14. Spotted Bass

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

    Cherokee Lake Spotted Bass Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE SPOTTED BASS COUNTS CHART


  15. Channel Catfish

  16. Channel Catfish

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

    Cherokee Lake Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE CHANNEL CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  17. Flathead Catfish

  18. Flathead Catfish

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

    Cherokee Lake Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
    Flathead

    ENLARGE CHEROKEE LAKE FLATHEAD CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Black Crappie

  20. Black Crappie

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

    Cherokee Lake Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

    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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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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