Anglers, escaping city-dwellers and artists can attest to the merits of Grand Isle, a sandy island on the Gulf of Mexico that is within easy reach of New Orleans but still a world apart.
Nestled between East Tennessee ridges, Norris Lake points the way to Cumberland Gap and the historic Wilderness Trail marked by Daniel Boone. From Norris Dam the lake extends 73 miles up the Clinch River and 56 miles up the Powell River and encompasses 34,200 aces of surface water at summer water elevations. It's such a huge body of water, with so many offshoots, that a lot of visitors plan a several day houseboat vacation just to have a chance to take it all in without feeling rushed.
Both smallmouth and largemouth bass are caught throughout the lake, and striped bass fishing has also become popular. Catches occasionally reach 50 pounds. The cool of the Clinch River below Norris Dam offers excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing.
If you've never taken a houseboat vacation before, you don't know what you're missing. Houseboating is a fun and easy way to explore the unique waters of North America. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working with our customers to help make their trip the best it can be.
If you've never taken a houseboat vacation before, you don't know what you're missing. Houseboating is a fun and easy way to explore the unique waters of North America. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working with our customers to help make their trip the best it can be.
Fishing
Fish:
Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass White Bass Channel Catfish Black Crappie Bluegill Crappie Walleye Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Striped Bass Sauger
Fishing Methods:
Spinners,Jigging,Trolling,Live Bait,Crankbaits
Details
Size:
34,200 acres
Max. Depth:
196 ft.
Water Access:
26 Public Access Boat Ramps
Amenities
Water Features
Boat Ramp
Modern Restrooms
Swimming Beach
Stocked Fish
Picnic Areas
Drinking Water
Campground
RV Dumping Facilities
Water Activities
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Water Skiing
Scuba Diving
Water Services
Bait Shop
Boat Rentals
Concessions
Fuel Available
Motorboat Rentals
Personal Watercraft Rentals
Restaurant
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Knoxville, go north on I-75, take exit 122, and go east on Highway 61 two miles. Turn left on Highway 441 and go north 4 miles.
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Sabine County East Texas
Sabine County
East TexasOne of East Texas’ best kept secrets, Sabine County is located along the Texas/Louisiana border and is surrounded by two of the best bass fishing lakes in the nation. Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested!You're all set! Complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
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