Melton Hill Lake, Tennessee: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Melton Hill Lake in Anderson County, Tennessee. Elevation runs to 801 feet. Surface area runs to some 9.0 sq miles, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. The perimeter is close to 84 miles, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. It ranks among the bigger water on our Tennessee list. The closest town, Oak Ridge, is 5.7 miles distant. Further out sit Farragut (6 miles) and Lenoir City (9.2 miles). A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Melton Hill Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Anderson County names redear sunfish, bluegill and green sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Melton Hill Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 77°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Melton Hill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Kirby Lake is 6.9 miles distant. For Melton Hill Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.