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Watagua Lake Fishing



Top Watagua Lake Fishing Spots

  1. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  2. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  3. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  4. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  5. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  6. South Holston Fish Attractor
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  7. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  8. Watauga Fish Attractor
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  10. Watauga Fish Attractor
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Watagua Lake Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Watagua Lake, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Brown Trout

  2. Brown Trout

    There is a 52.54% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 31 Brown Trout counted.

    Watagua Lake Brown Trout Counts Chart
    Brown

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE BROWN TROUT COUNTS CHART


  3. Brook Trout

  4. Brook Trout

    There is a 6.78% catch rate for Brook Trout, based on 4 Brook Trout counted.

    Watagua Lake Brook Trout Counts Chart
    Brook

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE BROOK TROUT COUNTS CHART


  5. Largemouth Bass

  6. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 6.78% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 4 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Watagua Lake Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  7. Rock Bass

  8. Rock Bass

    There is a 6.78% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 4 Rock Bass counted.

    Watagua Lake Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  9. Bluegill

  10. Bluegill

    There is a 5.08% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 3 Bluegill counted.

    Watagua Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  11. Common Carp

  12. Common Carp

    There is a 5.08% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 3 Common Carp counted.

    Watagua Lake Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


  13. Rainbow Trout

  14. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 5.08% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 3 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Watagua Lake Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE RAINBOW TROUT COUNTS CHART


  15. Redbreast Sunfish

  16. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 5.08% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 3 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Watagua Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  17. Hybrid Striped Bass

  18. Hybrid Striped Bass

    There is a 3.39% catch rate for Hybrid Striped Bass, based on 2 Hybrid Striped Bass counted.

    Watagua Lake Hybrid Striped Bass Counts Chart
    Hybrid

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE HYBRID STRIPED BASS COUNTS CHART


  19. Green Sunfish

  20. Green Sunfish

    There is a 1.69% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 1 Green Sunfish counted.

    Watagua Lake Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE GREEN SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 11 species of fish and 59 fish counted for March around Watagua Lake.

To date, there are 28 species of fish and a total of 2444 fish counted for Watagua Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 8/8/1888 (135 years).

Last Update: 3/22/2023 8:45:06 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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Latest Watagua Lake Fishing Reports

  • Add THIS to your Bucket List!
    3/18/2022 4:29:08 PM - I am very excited to share with all of you a Winter Bucket List trip that I finally got to check off my list. But I’m really sharing it with you to let you know that I would


  • Fishing in a Winter Wonderland
    3/18/2022 3:56:15 PM - We had a wonderful experience working on an article for Waking Up In Boone  a fresh new site featuring awesome photography and stories on area sportsmen artists and a healthy


  • Spotted Bass
    7/30/2021 6:47:47 PM - Fished Sunday night with Colton from C& C Outfitters on Watauga Lake. The target was Walleye. Caught a fish pretty quick to the start of the night, but it was a small Sp


  • My dear friend Judson…
    4/21/2014 12:17:24 PM - My dear friend Judson How Pam and I are longing for a trip down the New with you boys….good times. We were just talking about some of our experiences with you over the years


  • These Appalachian Trips Are First Class And Fun
    4/21/2014 12:15:40 PM - AN EXCERPT FROM THE ANGLING REPORT NOVEMBER 2002 (EDITOR NOTE: If you’re looking for a fun productive float trip that you can enjoy on a quick getaway then subscriber Eric Sh


  • A Four Star Trip…
    4/21/2014 12:09:02 PM - Folks… Linda and I had the pleasure of floating the Watauga (in Tenn.) this past Friday with guide Mark Gould of www.ecoflyfishing.com. During the day’s trip we caught and re


  • A Wonderful Day Was Had By All…
    4/21/2014 12:00:50 PM - My family and I did a float trip on the Watauga river with Judson and Elvis. With me being the only one that had ever fly fished I was rather skeptical how my wife and two so


  • Wonderfully Impressed…
    4/21/2014 11:59:12 AM - Thanks for a wonderful time yesterday on the Holston. The trip far exceeded my expectations. That was one of the best day trout fishing I have ever had in the Southern Appala


  • First Class Experience…
    4/21/2014 11:57:06 AM - Okay so me and five friends decided to do an overnight on the Nolichucky River that runs through upper East Tennessee and eventually backs up into Douglas Lake near White Pin


  • TN and NC Fly Fishing 2012/2013
    3/29/2013 10:46:53 AM - Fly fishing in Tennessee and North Carolina have been terrific. Both states have their abundance of trout at this time. Fly fishing delayed harvest in North Carolina is terri


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Top Watagua Lake Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Just Fish'n


  2. Mountain Sports Ltd


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Top Watagua Lake Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. C & C Outfitters
    Locally owned and operated fishing and hunting guide service. We're looking to provide you with the best fishing and hunting experience around! Serving Boone, Holston, and Watauga Lake

  2. High Country Angler Fly Fishing
    High Country Angler is a professional and licensed fly fishing guide service. We provide fly fishing trips for trout in Western North Carolina and Tennessee. We also provide fly fishing or light spin tackle fishing trips for smallmouth bass in Weste

  3. Elk Creek Outfitters
    Trout and Smallmouth Bass fishing in the Southeast is some of the best in the nation.We offer Flyfishing and Spin Fishing trips for various species of fish (including the elusive Muskellunge!) and accommodate anglers of all ages and levels of experie

  4. Trophy Water Guide Service


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Top Watagua Lake Marinas

  1. Fish Springs Marina


  2. Lakeshore Marina


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