Thunder Hollow Lake Fishing near Condon, Tennessee

• Overview

  Thunder Hollow Lake sits in Union County, out in Tennessee. It stands 1,161 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Condon at 2.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Knoxville is 17 miles off. More in the same country: Lea Lake 7.6 miles, Norris Lake 7.8 miles away, Mill Lake 8.3 miles, Highland Springs Cove Lake 11 miles away and Cardwell Lake 11 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Thunder Hollow Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open biodiversity records for Union County list snubnose darter, redline darter, bluegill, blueside darter and greenside darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Thunder Hollow Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 75°F and January near 35°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Thunder Hollow Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Lea Lake is 7.6 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Thunder Hollow Lake for certain.