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Watagua Lake Fishing



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 17.79% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 50 Brown Trout counted.

    Watagua Lake Brown Trout Counts Chart
    Brown

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE BROWN TROUT COUNTS CHART


  3. Smallmouth Bass

  4. Smallmouth Bass

    There is a 15.3% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 43 Smallmouth Bass counted.

    Watagua Lake Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart
    Smallmouth

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  5. Rock Bass

  6. Rock Bass

    There is a 12.1% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 34 Rock Bass counted.

    Watagua Lake Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

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  7. Channel Catfish

  8. Channel Catfish

    There is a 10.68% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 30 Channel Catfish counted.

    Watagua Lake Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

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  9. Flathead Catfish

  10. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 9.61% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 27 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Watagua Lake Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
    Flathead

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  11. Rainbow Trout

  12. Rainbow Trout

    There is a 6.41% catch rate for Rainbow Trout, based on 18 Rainbow Trout counted.

    Watagua Lake Rainbow Trout Counts Chart
    Rainbow

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE RAINBOW TROUT COUNTS CHART


  13. Bluegill

  14. Bluegill

    There is a 5.69% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 16 Bluegill counted.

    Watagua Lake Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  15. Brook Trout

  16. Brook Trout

    There is a 5.69% catch rate for Brook Trout, based on 16 Brook Trout counted.

    Watagua Lake Brook Trout Counts Chart
    Brook

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE BROOK TROUT COUNTS CHART


  17. Largemouth Bass

  18. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 4.27% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 12 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Watagua Lake Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  19. Redbreast Sunfish

  20. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 4.27% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 12 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Watagua Lake Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

    ENLARGE WATAGUA LAKE REDBREAST SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 17 species of fish and 281 fish counted for July around Watagua Lake.

To date, there are 28 species of fish and a total of 2728 fish counted for Watagua Lake and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 7/16/1933 (91 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 1:24:36 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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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Watagua Lake are the following:

  1. Watauga Fish Attractor


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  6. South Holston Fish Attractor


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  10. Watauga Fish Attractor


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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
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  3. Elk Creek Outfitters
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  4. Trophy Water Guide Service


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Top Watagua Lake Marinas

  1. Fish Springs Marina


  2. Lakeshore Marina


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