8 public waters in the East region — 1 lakes/reservoirs and 7 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Tennessee licence.
See every public fishing venue in Tennessee on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Watauga Lake, a 7,040-acre lake in Johnson and Carter Counties, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority: A deep, clean highland-rim reservoir — best for black bass and Walleye, with Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish in the creek arms.
Watauga River runs 84 km through Carter, Washington, Johnson and 3 more counties in Tennessee: A small, cold mountain impoundment — stocked rainbow and Brown Trout with smallmouth and Rock Bass in the warmer water.
Doe Creek is a small, intimate 26 km Rainbow Trout stream in Johnson County, East Tennessee, ideal for anglers seeking quieter water in a compact footprint.
In Johnson County, Tennessee, Beaverdam Creek is a 16 km river or creek, managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). TWRA Trout-stocked water.
Upper Roan Creek, a 7.8 km TWRA-managed rainbow trout stream in Johnson County, represents prime East Tennessee smallwater fishing. The creek's upper reaches deliver consistent trout habitat for fly and spin anglers seeking quieter mountain water.
Forge Creek is a 4.9 km Johnson County stream offering focused rainbow trout fishing in East Tennessee's high country. This compact TWRA-managed tributary suits anglers seeking intimate mountain creek conditions.
The Goose Creek/Town Creek system in Johnson County totals 4.4 km of TWRA-managed rainbow trout habitat in the East Tennessee hills. This connected pair of small streams provides excellent wade fishing for anglers targeting pocket water and run structure.
In Johnson County, Tennessee, Ralph Stout Park Creek is a 1 km river or creek, managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). TWRA Trout-stocked water.
Across its mapped waters, Johnson County holds 12 species on PiscaMaps, including Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye and Black Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Tennessee map Join PiscaMapsOne Tennessee fishing licence covers every public water in the state. Resident annual is about $34, non-resident about $50, with 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits available. TWRA agency lakes and the Beech River lakes need an extra lake permit. Buy at gooutdoorstennessee.com.