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When visiting Cherokee Lake, you will find it is surrounded by gentle, rolling hills.
Beautiful, peaceful country landscape abounds in the many farmlands near the lake. To
the Northwest of Cherokee Lake you can see the towering Clinch Mountain Range. As
you approach the summit of Clinch Mountain (located on HWY 25E), you will find a
lookout point that provides a breathtaking view of Cherokee Lake.
Come visit Cherokee Lake and see all of the wonderful things we have to offer our
visitors. You can choose from many lake activities such as boating, fishing, swimming,
camping, and more!
Cherokee Lake is one of the oldest of the TVA reservoirs. Construction on Cherokee
Reservoir Dam was begun August 1, 1940 and was completed December 5, 1941. The
dam is 175 feet high with a length totalling 6,760 feet.
Cherokee Lake covers 30,300 acres at full pool, is 59 miles long, and has 463 miles of
shoreline attracting over 2.5 million visitors annually. It collects water from a 3,428
square mile watershed. Cherokee Lake is shared by Hawkins, Grainger, Hamblen and
Jefferson Counties. The three major towns surrounding Cherokee Lake are Morristown,
Jefferson City, and Rogersville.
Flood stage elevation for Cherokee Lake at summer pool is 1,073 feet above sea level,
with a winter pool of 1,030 feet above sea level. (Range of 40 to 45 feet.)
Fish densities in Cherokee Lake are greater than most of the other TVA Reservoirs due
to the high level which results in a dense forage base of Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad,
and Alewife. A variety of fish attractors have been constructed over the years in an
attempt to improve fishing for anglers. These include brush piles which are used by
many game fish, and stake beds which are used primarily for concentrated crappie. The
TVA has also planted Willow, Swamp Oak, Bald Cypress and River Birch in drawdown
areas to create additional long lasting habitats.
Cherokee Lake is known for its Striped Bass fishing, but also offers Black Bass,
Crappie, Walleye, Sauger, Sunfish, White Bass and Catfish. Large Mouth and Small
Mouth Bass are not stocked in Cherokee Lake because of their great abundance. Of all
the TVA lakes tested, Cherokee Lake has the highest score for large mouth bass.
The TVA provides a variety of recreational faculties at Cherokee Dam including a day
use area with a swimming beach, picnic area and a year round boat launch ramp. The
campground is open from April to September. There are no hookups for RV's but hot
showers are available. For more information on recreational opportunities call
1-800-TVA-LAND.
Beautiful, peaceful country landscape abounds in the many farmlands near the lake. To
the Northwest of Cherokee Lake you can see the towering Clinch Mountain Range. As
you approach the summit of Clinch Mountain (located on HWY 25E), you will find a
lookout point that provides a breathtaking view of Cherokee Lake.
Come visit Cherokee Lake and see all of the wonderful things we have to offer our
visitors. You can choose from many lake activities such as boating, fishing, swimming,
camping, and more!
Cherokee Lake is one of the oldest of the TVA reservoirs. Construction on Cherokee
Reservoir Dam was begun August 1, 1940 and was completed December 5, 1941. The
dam is 175 feet high with a length totalling 6,760 feet.
Cherokee Lake covers 30,300 acres at full pool, is 59 miles long, and has 463 miles of
shoreline attracting over 2.5 million visitors annually. It collects water from a 3,428
square mile watershed. Cherokee Lake is shared by Hawkins, Grainger, Hamblen and
Jefferson Counties. The three major towns surrounding Cherokee Lake are Morristown,
Jefferson City, and Rogersville.
Flood stage elevation for Cherokee Lake at summer pool is 1,073 feet above sea level,
with a winter pool of 1,030 feet above sea level. (Range of 40 to 45 feet.)
Fish densities in Cherokee Lake are greater than most of the other TVA Reservoirs due
to the high level which results in a dense forage base of Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad,
and Alewife. A variety of fish attractors have been constructed over the years in an
attempt to improve fishing for anglers. These include brush piles which are used by
many game fish, and stake beds which are used primarily for concentrated crappie. The
TVA has also planted Willow, Swamp Oak, Bald Cypress and River Birch in drawdown
areas to create additional long lasting habitats.
Cherokee Lake is known for its Striped Bass fishing, but also offers Black Bass,
Crappie, Walleye, Sauger, Sunfish, White Bass and Catfish. Large Mouth and Small
Mouth Bass are not stocked in Cherokee Lake because of their great abundance. Of all
the TVA lakes tested, Cherokee Lake has the highest score for large mouth bass.
The TVA provides a variety of recreational faculties at Cherokee Dam including a day
use area with a swimming beach, picnic area and a year round boat launch ramp. The
campground is open from April to September. There are no hookups for RV's but hot
showers are available. For more information on recreational opportunities call
1-800-TVA-LAND.
| Area Marina: |
- Cedar Hill Boat Dock
- 2368 Boat Dock Rd
Talbott, TN 37814
(423) 673-8171
- Card'nal Cove
- 1001 Lake Shore Rd
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5300
www.cardnalcove.com
- German Creek Marina
- Rt. 1, Box 5450, Lakeshore Rd
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2550
- Greenlee Marina
- Rt. 5, Box 398, Lakeshore Rd
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-8501
www.greenleecampground.com
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