Fishing at Calderwood Lake, Blount County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Look for Calderwood Lake in Blount County, Tennessee. Elevation runs to 1,125 feet. At 556 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The margin runs to about 11 miles in total. Supplies mean a trip to Greenback, 16 miles off. It is 32 miles to Knoxville, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Calderwood Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Blount County records list redline darter, snubnose darter and greenside darter among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. On Calderwood Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 73°F and January about 36°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Calderwood Lake. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Cheoah Valley Lake is 3.5 miles distant. Nothing on Calderwood Lake should be assumed from this page alone.