Chickamauga Lake

The Tennessee River runs alongside Chickamauga Lake, which is located between Watts Bar and Chickamauga Dams. With 147 square kilometers of surface area, it is dispersed among five counties. More than 1,300 kilometers of the lake's shoreline are home to eight parks and two wildlife refuges. It is a well-liked destination for recreation, especially in the southern end, which is where the majority of the marinas are situated.

For bass fishing, Chickamauga Lake is regarded as one of Tennessee's top lakes. In 2015, a largemouth bass champion weighing 15 pounds was caught. Bass fishing is most productive in the late winter and early spring. In the more than 36,000-acre Chickamauga, anglers can also catch catfish and bluegill.

There are marina facilities available to boaters, particularly at the southern end, where pontoon boating is popular. Camping and hiking are typical lakeside activities, and swimming, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, and fishing are popular lakeside pursuits. When water levels are at their peak, from March through August, the lake is open for business.

Location: north of Chattanooga along the Tennessee River