Morgan Lake near Rutledge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Morgan Lake sits in Grainger County, out in Tennessee. The bank is 1,017 feet above sea level. It covers about 2 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Grainger County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Rutledge, 3.7 miles away. Knoxville sits 28 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Morgan Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name brown trout, white sucker, bluegill, greenside darter and rainbow trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Morgan Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 75°F; the cold one sits at 35°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Morgan Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Highland Springs Cove Lake is 4.5 miles distant. The position on Morgan Lake is worth confirming on the day.