Fishing at Webb Lake, McMinn County, Tennessee

• Overview

  Webb Lake is one of the McMinn County listings for Tennessee. It lies 840 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for McMinn County are larger. For supplies, Athens is 3.4 miles out. East Chattanooga is the closest city, 45 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Webb Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in McMinn County include snubnose darter, bluegill, white sucker, golden redhorse and longear sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Webb Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 37°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Webb Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. 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. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Nagle Lake, 5.5 miles away. Treat access at Webb Lake as something to verify.