How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Sevierville, United States ? Today is a poor 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.
Fishing in Sevierville, Tennessee, centers on the cool, clear waters of the Little Pigeon River, nearby mountain streams, and the sprawling expanse of Douglas Lake just minutes away. Anglers travel to the Sevierville area for world-class smallmouth bass, trophy largemouth, stocked trout, and consistent panfish action in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. read more...
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Distance to earth:405,359 kmProximity:0.8 %
Moon Phases for Sevierville
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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 Sevierville
Fishing in Sevierville combines mountain trout streams with one of East Tennessee’s best multi-species reservoirs, Douglas Lake, giving anglers a wide range of options within a short drive. The Little Pigeon River winds right through town, offering current-oriented bass and trout, while Douglas Lake’s coves, creek arms, and main-lake structure provide classic Southern reservoir fishing for bass, crappie, panfish, catfish, and the occasional striped bass.
Seasonal patterns in the Sevierville area are key. In late winter and early spring, focus on prespawn bass and walleye staging along Douglas Lake channel drops and points. Jerkbaits, blade baits, and Alabama rigs excel when the water is cold and clear. As water temperatures climb into the 50s and low 60s, bass, crappie, and bluegill push shallow to rock banks, pea gravel pockets, and submerged brush. During summer, expect an early-morning and low-light bite tight to banks and creek mouths, then a deep bite over main-lake points, humps, and ledges once the sun is high. Fall brings baitfish migrations into the upper river and creeks, where shad-imitating crankbaits and swimbaits shine for schooling bass.
River fishing around Sevierville is dominated by the Little Pigeon River and its branches. In-town stretches and nearby access points hold smallmouth bass, rock bass, and stocked trout where current breaks form behind boulders, bridge pilings, and downed trees. Fish light spinning tackle with 4–8 lb test line, especially in clear water. Productive presentations include small soft-plastic swimbaits, 3–4 inch finesse worms on 1/16–1/8 oz jig heads, in-line spinners, and small crankbaits. In summer, topwater poppers and small walking baits draw explosive strikes at first light in slower runs and along shaded banks.
Trout anglers targeting nearby Smoky Mountain streams should key on pocket water, riffle transitions, and undercut banks. Short, accurate casts with high-stick nymphing, small dry flies, or a single barbless hook spinner work best in the tight, broken water typical of mountain creeks. Stealth is crucial: approach from downstream, keep a low profile, and use natural colors in clear flows.
On Douglas Lake, bass and crappie are the primary draw for many Sevierville anglers. For largemouth and smallmouth, work shoreline cover—stumps, docks, and laydowns—during the spring with squarebill crankbaits, Texas-rigged creature baits, and spinnerbaits in shad or green pumpkin patterns. As fish move offshore, graph main-lake points, channel swings, and roadbeds for schools; then drop-shot finesse plastics, drag football jigs, or hop spoons through the marks you see on electronics. Crappie stack on brush piles, standing timber, and bridge pilings. Vertical jig small tubes or minnows directly over cover, adjusting depth until you contact suspended fish.
Panfish and catfish round out the Sevierville fishing scene. Bluegill and redear sunfish congregate along gravel banks, shallow flats, and around docks; simple rigs—worms or crickets under a float—catch numbers of fish, making this an ideal family-friendly option. For catfish, target deeper outside bends of river channels, the base of ledges, and nighttime shorelines on Douglas Lake with cut bait or prepared baits on slip-sinker rigs. Set rods in holders, staggered at different depths, and let scent draw fish in.
Success around Sevierville comes from matching tactics to conditions: light, finesse presentations in clear rivers, more aggressive power techniques on stained reservoir water, and careful attention to seasonal movements between shallow cover and deeper structure.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Sevierville area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Sevierville. 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.
West Prong Little Pigeon River - 1.17262559578km , Waters Estate Dam - 2.84892599567km , Kellum Creek - 4.33106034532km , Slate Branch - 4.51978086332km , Sanders Islands - 4.60739967615km , Little Gists Creek - 4.71773686364km , East Fork Little Pigeon River - 5.41179864197km , Leatherwood Branch - 5.49074517035km , West Fork Gists Creek - 5.72535575029km , Little Guess Creek - 5.82342922477km , Lane Hollow Branch - 5.89691257722km , Lone Branch - 6.25601994686km , Large Island - 6.31320058452km , Gists Creek - 6.53330663933km , Saddle Dam 10 - 6.65326876152km , Little Millican Creek - 6.6694112825km , Millican Creek - 7.02691596794km , Waldens Creek - 7.05453713515km , Seaton Branch - 7.19737300641km , Saffell Island - 7.24497153961km , Saddle Dam 8 - 7.35982073784km , Saddle Dam 9 - 7.41567834088km , Little Pigeon River - 7.59702365764km , McCrosky Island - 7.69467055741km , Saddle Dam 6 - 8.10609316819km , Saddle Dam 7 - 8.1549540158km , Saddle Dam 5 - 8.16864033347km , Silva Branch - 8.28762589324km , Saddle Dam 4 - 8.67528797655km , Buckingham Island - 8.82753104325km , Happy Creek - 8.87766019438km , Pigeon Forge Dam - 8.88453441862km , Hidden Mountain Dam Number One - 8.93809765564km , Brabson Island - 9.2513859267km , Hanging Rock Island - 9.578441124km , Hidden Mountain Dam Number Two - 9.67717538504km , Calf Branch - 9.76063408013km , Tattle Branch - 9.79425207646km , Boyds Creek - 10.30140135874km , Johnny Creek - 10.32436967282km
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