Looking For The Walleye

[Lt.Dan]

I moved to East Tennessee 23 years ago. I've been fishing Chickamauga Lake and below it's dam but have never caught a Walleye, much less been able to patternthem. Being from the North that is my most sought after and favorite fish to catch. Nowadays I usually just go after catfish for the fun of catching big fish. I have a 28' Pontoon boat that gets me around. And it's moored at Shady Grove Harbor Marina.

Here's my question:
Does anyone fish regularly for the 'eyes? A point in the right direction would be appreciated. I do know that they are in the water, so we can eliminate that general location

 

[Rammer Jammer]

Good luck brother. I'm in the same boat on Tim's Ford. Can't ever find them

 

[Hduke86]

I've fished my whole life on Chickamauga from Dayton to below Chick Dam. I've only really seen maybe a handful in all my years caught in that area. I would assume (which probably is wrong) you need to head further north on the river system. I had a buddy catch ONE this year while crappie fishing out of possum creek but I think it was lost. You'll probably be better off trailering your boat somewhere if possible.

 

[Lt.Dan]

I've fished my whole life on Chickamauga from Dayton to below Chick Dam. I've only really seen maybe a handful in all my years caught in that area. I would assume (which probably is wrong) you need to head further north on the river system. I had a buddy catch ONE this year while crappie fishing out of possum creek but I think it was lost. You'll probably be better off trailering your boat somewhere if possible.

Thanks for the tip. I've heard some things about the tailwaters of Watts Bar and Nickajack. I've fished countless times below Chickamauga and never caught Walleye.

 

[Hduke86]

Thanks for the tip. I've heard some things about the tailwaters of Watts Bar and Nickajack. I've fished countless times below Chickamauga and never caught Walleye.

Watts Bar is your best "local" bet. Next year try to get on them earlier and you should be good.

 

[TDW05]

Center hill lake/rock island state park has a few. It's located between Sparta and McMinnville.

 

[DaveTN]

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Walleye in Chickamauga

We often fish in Lake Chickamauga just below the Watts Bar dam. Any suggestions on how to fish for walleyes? Most of our fishing has been for catfish in this area but would love to target something else for a change.

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[Lt.Dan]

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Walleye in Chickamauga

We often fish in Lake Chickamauga just below the Watts Bar dam. Any suggestions on how to fish for walleyes? Most of our fishing has been for catfish in this area but would love to target something else for a change.

www.tndeer.com

Thanks for that info. I've sent in for a guided trip!

 

[Lt.Dan]

@DaveTN thanks for the info. He was booked for the spring but I've got a reservation for December.

 

[bds240]

Caught this one Thursday in 2 fow on the Hiwassee bass fishing. First one I've ever caught, it ended up in the frying pan. It was delicious, definitely makes me want to learn how to catch them.

 

[Lt.Dan]

Caught this one Thursday in 2 fow on the Hiwassee bass fishing. First one I've ever caught, it ended up in the frying pan. It was delicious, definitely makes me want to learn how to catch them.View attachment 174884

Best eating fish ever. Congratulations

 

[agelessssone]

I moved to East Tennessee 23 years ago. I've been fishing Chickamauga Lake and below it's dam but have never caught a Walleye, much less been able to patternthem. Being from the North that is my most sought after and favorite fish to catch. Nowadays I usually just go after catfish for the fun of catching big fish. I have a 28' Pontoon boat that gets me around. And it's moored at Shady Grove Harbor Marina.

Here's my question:
Does anyone fish regularly for the 'eyes? A point in the right direction would be appreciated. I do know that they are in the water, so we can eliminate that general location

Scenic City Fishing Charters, Scott Lillie.
Book a trip with him and you will learn all his techniques.
Super nice guy, extremely knowledgeable, will save you many hours of frustration trying to learn the where, how, and what to use.
(607) 765-1973

 

[Lt.Dan]

Scenic City Fishing Charters, Scott Lillie.
Book a trip with him and you will learn all his techniques.
Super nice guy, extremely knowledgeable, will save you many hours of frustration trying to learn the where, how, and what to use.
(607) 765-1973

Thanks. I booked a December trip with him this morning. Earliest he had which gives me a good feeling.

 

[rsimms]

Thanks. I booked a December trip with him this morning. Earliest he had which gives me a good feeling.

Thanks Dan (and everyone else who mentioned Capt. Lillie). He is a walleye Rock Star on upper Chickamauga.

 

[Lt.Dan]

We fished some of the same area's in Upstate NY. I'm really looking forward to my charter.

 

[WTM]

everybody seems to like capt. scott lillie. you might give him a call.

 

[Squirle hunter]

Norris lake ,Tellico lake, best bets

 

[M T Pockets 000]

My dad and my uncle's
taught me to use June bug spinners and nightcrawlers rigged on a swivel. Trolled along the banks on Norris lake around Black Fox. This rig/setup has worked well for me in different areas of Norris lake.