Largemouth Bass

For Largemouth Bass enthusiasts, Morristown, Tennessee, offers a diverse range of fishing opportunities centered around Cherokee Lake. This reservoir is known for its healthy bass population and varied structure, from rocky bluffs to submerged timber. Spring and fall are typically the most productive seasons. During the spring prespawn, target shallow coves and points with crankbaits and spinnerbaits. In the fall, bass often move into deeper water following schools of baitfish; try using Carolina rigs or deep-diving crankbaits. A key to success on Cherokee Lake is understanding the thermocline during the summer months; bass will generally hold above it. Consider launching from one of the public ramps near Panther Creek State Park for easy access to prime fishing areas. Largemouth in Cherokee Lake can reach impressive sizes, so be prepared for a potential trophy catch!