Cherokee Lake Cherokee Lake - Terry Newcomb of Rockford, TN, with a nice Cherokee Striper.

Cherokee Lake is over 30,000 acres at full pool. Cherokee is known for its abundance of both Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Stripers. It is located about 45 minutes east of Knoxville, Tennessee, and about an hour drive from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg Tennessee.
 
Douglas Lake Douglas Lake - Jason Chambers of Maryville, TN with a beautiful Douglas Lake Largemouth.

Douglas Lake is over 30,000 acres at full pool. Douglas Lake has been host to major Bass tournaments in the past, including the 2001 B.A.S.S. megabucks. Douglas Lake is renowned for its Largemouth Bass and Crappie. Douglas Lake is located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is 30 minutes east of Knoxville and only minutes from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg Tennessee.
 
Ft Loudon - Tellico - Joel Wheelon on the right and partner Tommy Brown middle and Tournament Director of the B.I.T.E. Trail James Nuckles, left, are showing off 24 lbs. of smallmouth caught in mid-March to win a fully rigged Stratus boat.

Fort Loudon and Tellico lakes are separated by a canal. The two lakes combine to cover over 31,000 acres of water. Fort Loudon is the first lake on the chain of Tennessee River lakes. It is located in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee. It is also 45 minutes from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg Tennessee. It is popular for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Stripers. The lake has played host to many national events, such as the B.A.S.S. National Federation Championship.
 
South Holston Lake South Holston Lake - Joel with a trophy South Holston Lake Smallmouth.

South Holston Lake is a deep, clear lake located in upper East Tennessee. Is is located just outside of Bristol Tennessee and Virginia. It covers just over 12,000 acres of water at full pool. It is renowned as one of the best Smallmouth Bass lakes in the state and all of the Southeast. The lake has been recognized in many different publications, including Bass Anglers Sportsman Society.
 
Norris Lake Norris Lake - Dean Anderson of Knoxville, TN, with 2 nice Norris Lake Smallmouth.

Norris Lake is over 34,000 acres at full pool. Norris Lake is a deep, clear lake that is popular for Smallmouth and Striper fishing. Norris Lake is located about 30 minutes North of Knoxville Tennessee, and 30 minutes South of the Cumberland Gap. It is about an hour and a half drive from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg Tennessee.
 
Boone Lake

Boone Lake is over 13,000 acres at full pool. It is located in upper East Tennesee in the middle of Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City Tennessee. It offers some excellent Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Striper Fishing.
 
Watts Bar Lake

Watts Bar Lake is over 39,000 acres at full pool. Is is the second lake on the chain of Tennessee river lakes. It is located 30 minutes west of Knoxville, Tennessee, and an hour and a half North of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Watts Bar Lake is well known for its excellent Smallmouth Bass fishing. Watts Bar Lake also offers excellent Largemouth Bass fishing, as well as Striper Fishing.