Grundy Lake Number One near Tracy City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Grundy Lake Number One stands in Grundy County, Tennessee. It stands 1,883 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is high ground by Tennessee standards. Tracy City lies 1.2 miles from the water. After that come Monteagle at 7.1 miles and Gruetli-Laager at 9.1 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Grundy Lake Number One

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open biodiversity records for Grundy County list blackside snubnose darter, cherry darter and corrugated darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Grundy Lake Number One repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 74°F, with January the cold end at about 35°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Grundy Lake Number One rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking within 90 yards means no long carry with tackle. A toilet block sits 100 yards away. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Grundy Lake Number Four is 0.3 miles off. Signs at Grundy Lake Number One carry more weight than any list.