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Planning your next fishing trip in Knoxville, 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.

Knoxville, Tennessee sits in the heart of some of the Southeastโ€™s best freshwater fishing, anchored by the Tennessee River, Fort Loudoun Lake, and nearby mountain tailwaters. Anglers target trophy largemouth and smallmouth bass, stripers, crappie, catfish, and trout within a short drive of downtown, with year-round opportunities and diverse fisheries that reward both boat and bank anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Knoxville include: Fort Loudoun Lake, Norris Lake, Douglas Lake, Cherokee Lake, Watts Bar Lake, Melton Hill Lake, Clinch River (below Norris Dam), Holston River (below Cherokee Dam), French Broad River (Douglas Dam tailwater), Tennessee River (Knoxville reach), etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:38 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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    76%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 76% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~5 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    398,623 km
    Proximity:
    16.6 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Knoxville
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 76% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -40 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview Knoxville

Knoxville fishing centers on the Tennessee River system, with Fort Loudoun Lake, Tellico Lake, and nearby mountain streams providing a mix of big-reservoir bass fishing and coolwater trout opportunities. The cityโ€™s waterfront, numerous public ramps, and easy access to East Tennessee tailwaters make this an efficient home base for anglers targeting everything from trophy smallmouth to striped bass and slab crappie.

Seasonal patterns around Knoxville follow classic Tennessee Valley reservoir cycles but are heavily influenced by hydropower flows and water clarity. In late winter and early spring, bass stage on main-river points, channel swings, and riprap banks as water temps creep into the 50s. Jigs, Alabama rigs, and medium-diving crankbaits in shad patterns shine on Fort Loudoun and Tellico. As the spawn kicks in, focus on protected pockets, marinas, and gravel banks in the creek arms; soft plastics, Texas-rigged creature baits, and wacky worms excel in the slightly stained water common here.

Summer on the Tennessee River around Knoxville becomes a current game. When the dams are generating, bass, stripers, and catfish stack on main-river ledges, barge tie-ups, and bridge pilings. Deep-diving crankbaits, football jigs, and big spoons are staples for ledge largemouth and smallmouth, while live shad or large flukes presented in the current produce for stripers and hybrids. Night fishing is productive in the heat of summerโ€”slow-roll spinnerbaits and big worms along dock lines and riprap, and target lighted areas that concentrate bait.

Fall brings aggressive feeding as shad push into the creeks. Key on bait activity, birds, and surface busts along channel swings and shallow flats. Lipless crankbaits, squarebills, and topwaters cover water quickly when bass and white bass roam in wolf packs. Crappie start stacking tightly on brushpiles, standing timber, and bridge pilings in 10โ€“20 feet; small jigs or minnows vertically jigged over structure are consistent producers.

Winter fishing in Knoxville rewards anglers who pay attention to electronics and current. Sauger and walleye concentrate below dams and on deep river bendsโ€”vertical jigging heavy jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics close to bottom is the standard approach. Catfish anglers do well drifting or anchoring over deep holes with cut shad. Bass shift to steeper banks and channel edges; jerkbaits, finesse jigs, and shaky heads worked slowly can still produce big bites in clear, cold water.

Habitat-wise, Knoxvilleโ€™s waters offer everything from bluff walls and chunk rock to marinas, grass edges, and man-made brush. The Tennessee River is typically stained with decent current, favoring power-fishing and reaction baits, while connected lakes and nearby mountain tailwaters run clearer, rewarding more finesse presentations. Light spinning tackle with fluorocarbon leaders is effective for pressured fish, especially in bright conditions.

For tactical efficiency, match your plan to generation schedules: fish main-river current seams, eddies, and downstream points when water is moving, then slide into side channels, creek mouths, and dock lines during slack periods. Use your electronics aggressivelyโ€”idling river ledges and mapping bait schools around Knoxville will often matter more than lure choice. Lastly, keep a topwater or swimbait rod ready anywhere birds are working or bait is visible near the surface; schooling activity can erupt quickly on this stretch of the Tennessee River.

The Best Fishing Spots around Knoxville

Fort Loudoun Lake

Knoxvilleโ€™s hometown reservoir on the Tennessee River, Fort Loudoun Lake is renowned for largemouth and smallmouth bass, dependable crappie bites, and big blue and channel catfish; spring brings strong bass action on flats and creeks, summer nights shine for catfish along ledges, and fall schools bait over main-lake pointsโ€”easy access from Volunteer Landing and Concord Park with ample ramps and bank spots.

Norris Lake

A massive, deep, and clear impoundment north of Knoxville, Norris Lake offers year-round targets including striped bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye; spring striper runs stack in river arms, summer fish suspend over channels, and fall smallmouth prowl rocky pointsโ€”popular launch areas and marinas dot the shore near Andersonville and Rocky Top.

Douglas Lake

Downstream of the Smokies on the French Broad system, Douglas Lake is a tournament staple for largemouth bass and a regional favorite for slab crappie; spring action heats up in creeks and flooded brush, summer fish relate to main-lake humps and ledges, and schooling shad draw predators near Douglas Dam and across the lower lake.

Cherokee Lake

A fertile Holston River impoundment, Cherokee Lake is known for striped bass, quality largemouth, and excellent crappie; spring sees fish flood into coves and points, summer structure and channel swings shine, and fall bait pushes ignite surface feedsโ€”access is plentiful around Jefferson City and Bean Station.

Watts Bar Lake

A sprawling Tennessee River reservoir west of Knoxville, Watts Bar Lake produces heavyweight catfish, consistent largemouth and smallmouth, and seasonal striped bass; current breaks near the main river, riprap, and island saddles are productive, with notable activity around Watts Bar Dam and upstream toward Fort Loudoun Dam.

Melton Hill Lake

Stretching along the Clinch River by Oak Ridge, Melton Hill Lake is famous for muskellunge alongside solid largemouth and smallmouth; spring and fall see muskie and bass working grass edges and wood, while summer current windows around the locks and tailraces trigger feedingโ€”well served by launches near Oak Ridge and Clinton.

Clinch River (below Norris Dam)

A celebrated tailwater fishery just north of Knoxville, the Clinch River below Norris Dam offers clear, cold flows with rainbow and brown trout, plus seasonal shots at stripers and smallmouth in the lower reaches; spring hatches, summer sight-fishing, and fall streamer bites draw anglers to shoals and gentle runs.

Holston River (below Cherokee Dam)

Fed by releases from Cherokee Dam, this tailwater is known for cold, clear water supporting trout in the upper sections and excellent smallmouth opportunities farther down; spring and early summer bring active fish on seams and gravel bars, with late-season fish sliding to deeper bends and ledges.

French Broad River (Douglas Dam tailwater)

Below Douglas Dam the French Broad runs big and open, producing strong smallmouth action, roaming catfish, and seasonal hybrid/striped bass pushes; spring current edges and eddies shine, summer fish relate to shoals and deep bends, and fall bait schools draw surface feeds through the Knoxville corridor.

Tennessee River (Knoxville reach)

Cutting through downtown, the Tennessee Riverโ€™s Knoxville reach offers accessible catfish, black bass, and schooling skipjack that attract predators; bridges, marinas, and riprap along Volunteer Landing, Neyland Drive, and upstream islands provide year-round targets with current breaks and bait concentrations.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Knoxville area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.

Stock Creek Marina - 9.95450042895km, Volunteer Yacht Basin - 10.16210616705km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Knoxville. 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.

First Creek - 0.727745027km , Third Creek - 2.36415996737km , East Third Creek - 2.53187236032km , Baker Creek - 2.8575879648km , Dickinson Island - 4.42565059679km , Looney Islands - 4.65816056164km , Toll Creek - 5.40977417805km , West Fork Third Creek - 5.64977532697km , Beaman Lake Dam - 5.9486670159km , Boyd Island - 6.02228168716km , French Broad River - 6.36703357892km , Holston River - 6.36703357892km , Sawmill Run - 6.87337002354km , Pickel Island - 7.05020852198km , Lyons Island - 7.31298500054km , Flenniken Branch - 7.7416361874km , Henson Spring Branch - 8.03546327499km , Swanpond Creek - 8.25192061164km , Armstrong Branch - 8.28138849042km , Williams Island (historical) - 8.31259116571km , Fourth Creek - 8.31729544202km , Burnett Creek - 8.3520069149km , Crystal Lake - 8.96144928935km , DeArmond Spring Branch - 9.03673049876km , Huffaker Island - 9.17937244497km , McCall Branch - 9.48058092827km , Twin Creek - 9.48633014495km , Cruze Creek - 9.57169637433km , Sixmile Branch - 9.79245226502km , Love Creek - 9.89630462089km , Stock Creek Marina - 9.95450042895km , Casteel Branch - 9.96904694695km , Inman Branch - 10.08072016584km , Volunteer Yacht Basin - 10.16210616705km , Fawver Creek - 10.17425599521km , Woods Creek - 10.63475698205km , Cabbage Island - 10.76954175073km , Little River Islands (historical) - 10.87921479583km , Little River - 10.95298861417km , Knob Fork - 11.6931565711km

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