Watauga Lake Fishing near Hunter, Tennessee

Watauga Lake is a reservoir located just 4 miles from Hunter, in Carter County, in the state of Tennessee, United States, near Cardens Bluff (historical), TN. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, white bass, blue catfish, catfish, walleye, largemouth bass, lake trout, crappie, brown trout, smallmouth bass, bream/bluegill and flathead catfish here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing, baitcasting or trolling your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Watauga Lake. Alternate names for this reservoir include Watauga Reservoir.

Join us as we discuss the Tennessee Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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