Elbert Martin Lake Fishing in Monroe County, Tennessee

• Overview

  In Tennessee, Elbert Martin Lake belongs to Monroe County. The setting is pine and hardwood. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The town to know is Englewood, 13 miles out. The nearest city of size is Knoxville, 49 miles away. Also worth knowing: Tellico Lake 1.8 miles away, Shortfoots Pond at about 4.1 miles, Sanford Gray Lake Number One 4.3 miles away, Unicoi Lake at about 4.8 miles and Yeller Nugget Lake 5 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Elbert Martin Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Monroe County include brown trout, redline darter, snubnose darter and greenside darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Elbert Martin Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 74°F for July and 37°F for January. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Elbert Martin Lake. Conditions on the day matter more than the month on the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Tellico Lake is 1.8 miles off. For Elbert Martin Lake in particular, ask before you travel.