How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Greeneville, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Greeneville, Tennessee sits in prime East Tennessee fishing country, with quick access to the tailwaters of the Nolichucky River, Cherokee Lake, Douglas Lake, and a web of mountain trout streams in the Cherokee National Forest. Anglers here target everything from hard-fighting smallmouth bass and striped bass to stocked rainbow trout, crappie, and catfish, making Greeneville a versatile hub for freshwater fishing year-round. read more...
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Distance to earth:364,164 kmProximity:97.5 %
Moon Phases for Greeneville
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minor Time:03:22 am - 05:22 am
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major Time:11:02 am - 01:02 pm
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minor Time:06:42 pm - 08:42 pm
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major Time:10:35 pm - 12:35 am
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Greeneville
Greeneville, Tennessee fishing is all about variety. The Nolichucky River flows right through the area, backed up by quick drives to Cherokee and Douglas Lakes, plus cold-water trout streams in the Cherokee National Forest. That mix of tailwater, reservoir, and mountain stream gives anglers multiple options for changing conditions and seasons.
Seasonal patterns revolve around water temperature and flows. In early spring, focus on pre-spawn smallmouth and largemouth along the Nolichucky’s rocky ledges and on reservoir points. Slowly worked jigs, green pumpkin tubes, and medium-diving crankbaits shine when the water is still cool and slightly stained. As water temps climb into the 60s, bass push shallow; work spinnerbaits, squarebills, and weightless soft plastics around laydowns, bank grass, and pea-gravel pockets on Cherokee and Douglas.
Summer in the Greeneville region is about dawn, dusk, and deep structure. On the Nolichucky, fish early with topwaters—walking baits, poppers, or buzzbaits—over current seams and boulder fields, then drop to Ned rigs, finesse worms, or small swimbaits in heavier current as the sun rises. On the lakes, bass, stripers, and hybrids push to main-lake humps, river-channel drops, and deep points. Vertical jigging spoons, drop-shot rigs with 4–6 inch finesse worms, and live or cut bait for striped bass become consistent producers.
Fall can be the best time to fish around Greeneville. Cooling water pulls baitfish shallow along creek arms and main-lake flats. Work shad-colored lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits on wind-blown banks for aggressive smallmouth, spots, and largemouth. On the Nolichucky, look for smallmouth stacking below shoals and in long, slow tailouts; jerkbaits and 3–4 inch swimbaits fished just fast enough to tick rocks will draw heavy strikes.
Winter fishing turns into a slower, deeper game. In stable weather, bass and walleye on Cherokee and Douglas stack along steep bluff banks and channel swings. Present football jigs, hair jigs, and blade baits on or near bottom, pausing frequently. On mild afternoons, shallow rock warms first; a flat-side crankbait ticking cover can surprise you with an active bite window.
Habitat and access around Greeneville is diverse. The Nolichucky offers classic East Tennessee smallmouth water: ledges, shoals, deep pools, and eddies. Target current breaks behind boulders, outer bends where the channel grinds into the bank, and any woody debris intersecting current. The nearby reservoirs feature long tapering points, submerged roadbeds, creek channels, and standing timber—perfect for mapping and graph work with modern electronics.
Trout fishing is a major draw. Stocked and wild trout streams in the Cherokee National Forest respond well to simple tactics. Spin anglers do well with inline spinners, small spoons, and single-salmon-egg or trout-pellet style baits drifted naturally. Fly anglers should pack standard Appalachian patterns: parachute Adams, elk hair caddis, bead-head Pheasant Tails, Hare’s Ears, and small Woolly Buggers in olive, black, and brown. Focus on riffle-to-pool transitions, undercut roots, and any broken surface cover that hides trout.
Practical tactics for Greeneville include fishing light and precise in clear water, especially on trout streams and when Douglas or Cherokee turn ultra-clear. Step down to 4–6 lb fluorocarbon for finesse bass tactics and 5X–6X tippet for trout. In the stained flows of the Nolichucky, move back up to 8–12 lb line and let current help you; cast upstream or quartering upstream and drift baits naturally through seams and pockets. Keep a mix of moving baits and bottom-contact lures in the boat—conditions can shift quickly here, and covering water until you intersect active fish is the key to consistent success.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Greeneville area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Greeneville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Tipton Creek - 2.05286621444km , Simpson Creek - 2.48382458564km , Crazy Creek - 4.62454017417km , Kidwell Pond - 5.25402953378km , East Fork Richland Creek - 5.5006186127km , Burkey Pond - 5.77033099243km , Frank Creek - 6.03896253111km , Bird Island - 6.88652906856km , Tom Austin Dam - 6.89653622309km , Plum Branch - 6.91227286573km , Holley Creek - 7.03849010328km , South Fork Roaring Fork - 7.14622688283km , College Creek - 7.46056470218km , Mutton Creek - 7.80595895005km , Simpson Island - 7.8766228414km , Gass Creek - 8.60991346481km , Moon Creek - 8.86340987595km , Allens Island - 9.22498777705km , Water Fork - 9.43151391713km , Stage Creek - 9.59971935343km , Guest Creek - 9.91884613943km , Mosheim Branch - 10.0506751261km , Kidwell Branch - 10.15279555863km , Dulaney Branch - 10.52372260357km , Hoover Creek - 10.54508559849km , Lost Island - 10.77151208114km , Pudding Creek - 10.81358681497km , Ripley Creek - 10.81358681497km , Ripley Island - 10.97576339004km , Lakeview Estates Dam - 11.12906378839km , Ricker Pond - 11.33406616393km , Roaring Fork - 11.37159157906km , Nolichucky Dam - 11.37876957601km , McNew Branch - 11.51600950175km , Jilton Branch - 11.64833220618km , Saylor Creek - 11.65111742599km , Grassy Creek - 11.68944180321km , Gunstock Branch - 11.78472901376km , Cane Island - 11.7901728484km , Russell Island - 12.0200120264km
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