Norris Lake

In East Tennessee, one of the best lakes to visit in Tennessee is Norris Lake is adjacent to Rocky Top. Norris Lake is conveniently located 55 miles north of Knoxville and is reachable from Norris Dam State Park. As a Civilian Conservation Corps project, this 4,000-acre park was created in the first decade of the 1930s. With 800 miles of coastline, you may easily participate in any leisure activities you like, including camping, swimming, hiking, boating, and fishing. Norris Lake can be reached from Big Ridge and Cove Lake State Parks as well.

Go water-skiing and wakeboarding at this reservoir if you enjoy boating and other water sports. At one of the marinas, you can rent houseboats and pontoon boats. There are other rental alternatives, such hydro bikes, and tour services.

Norris Lake, which is stocked with more than a dozen species of fish, is a popular place to go fishing. These fish include different varieties of bass, trout, rockfish, walleye, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. The lake is said to be the cleanest in Tennessee, as evidenced by the crystal-clear water. Moreover, it is the biggest and deepest.

Location: Northern Tennessee