Fort Loudoun Lake, Tennessee: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Blount County, Tennessee, you have Fort Loudoun Lake. Land around it is open plain. At roughly 21.5 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. Among the waters listed for Blount County, none is wider. Supplies mean a trip to Farragut, 2.7 miles off. Knoxville is the closest city, 15 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Fort Loudoun Lake

  70 ft is what our records show. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Survey and observation records for Blount County include redline darter, snubnose darter and greenside darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fort Loudoun Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 77°F on average, January about 37°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Fort Loudoun Lake that shapes the whole year. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  The bank is open to all, according to our records. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. A marina half a mile from here covers launching and moorings. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Kirby Lake, 5.4 miles away. The position on Fort Loudoun Lake is worth confirming on the day.