{"id":562,"date":"2023-01-26T16:57:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T22:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/?p=562"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:43:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T17:43:50","slug":"watts-bar-lake-fishing-guide-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/watts-bar-lake-fishing-guide-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Watts Bar Lake Fishing Guide Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Man fishing from boat on beautiful blue waters of Watts Bar Lake. \" class=\"wp-image-577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-650x433.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/WattsBar_Day1_2022_ChrisShangle_DJI_0091_1-scaled-1-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmajorleaguefishing.com%2Fbass-pro-tour%2Fgallery-what-a-view-of-watts-bar-lake-during-stage-five-of-the-bass-pro-tour%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw3z_OrKEdzfhnUlohoPQ63c&amp;ust=1674856322200000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCIDTrpOc5vwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAV\">Major League Fishing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watts Bar Lake boasts excellent fishing prospects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White and black crappie are prominent species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are three types of catfish: channel, flathead, and blue. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/watts-bar-lake-fishing-guide\/\">previous installment<\/a> of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/lake-guide\/watts-bar-lake\/\">Watts Bar<\/a> Lake fishing guide, we discussed the lake&#8217;s favorable bass fishing conditions and compared various bass species. However, the fishing fun doesn&#8217;t end there. In fact, the reservoir holds the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/\">Tennessee<\/a> state record for many species, such as bigmouth buffalo, short-nose gar, river herring, yellow true bass, and golden red horse. But in this installment of our Watts Bar Lake fishing guide, we will focus on the best tactics for catching crappie and catfish. Read on to learn the ideal baits and seasons for these coveted species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crappie\">Crappie <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/black-and-white-crappie.webp\" alt=\"Black and white crappie\" class=\"wp-image-563\" width=\"839\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/black-and-white-crappie.webp 653w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/black-and-white-crappie-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/black-and-white-crappie-650x472.webp 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/usangler.com\/difference-between-black-white-crappie\/\">US Angler<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" data-id=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/ID_BlackCrappie_1200x490-e1594413927572-1200x0-c-default-1024x556.jpeg\" alt=\"black crappie\" class=\"wp-image-567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/ID_BlackCrappie_1200x490-e1594413927572-1200x0-c-default-1024x556.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/ID_BlackCrappie_1200x490-e1594413927572-1200x0-c-default-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/ID_BlackCrappie_1200x490-e1594413927572-1200x0-c-default-768x417.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/ID_BlackCrappie_1200x490-e1594413927572-1200x0-c-default-650x353.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/ID_BlackCrappie_1200x490-e1594413927572-1200x0-c-default.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Black Crappie | Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftnaqua.org%2Fanimal%2Fblack-crappie%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw2-3D5ZGMIpXXahivPdukrv&amp;ust=1674855669200000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCIC49NuZ5vwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE\">Tennessee Aquarium<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/large-1.jpeg\" alt=\"white crappie\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/large-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/large-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/large-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/large-1-650x366.jpeg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White Crappie | Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inaturalist.org%2Fguide_taxa%2F1153857&amp;psig=AOvVaw2ecswnbgE6yWODl3WWo7_K&amp;ust=1674855749348000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCKigyIKa5vwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE\">iNaturalist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra\/fishing\/where-to-fish\/cumberland-plateau-r3\/watts-bar-reservoir.html#:~:text=Catfish%20can%20be%20caught%20all,catch%20fish%20during%20the%20spring\">1980s<\/a>, white crappie harvests far exceeded black crappie catches. However, now anglers report reeling in an equal amount of these species. Crappie fishing generally peaks during the spawning period in early Spring, during March and April. White crappie usually spawn in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra\/fishing\/where-to-fish\/cumberland-plateau-r3\/watts-bar-reservoir.html#:~:text=Catfish%20can%20be%20caught%20all,catch%20fish%20during%20the%20spring\">60-65<\/a> degree water, and black crappie spawn later when the temperatures reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra\/fishing\/where-to-fish\/cumberland-plateau-r3\/watts-bar-reservoir.html#:~:text=Catfish%20can%20be%20caught%20all,catch%20fish%20during%20the%20spring\">62-68<\/a> degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the early portion of the spawning period, crappie move toward the reservoir&#8217;s shallow areas. Fishermen will have the most success starting in the deeper water and trolling or spider rigging toward the lake&#8217;s shallow regions. As the spawning period progresses, anglers can fish directly in shallow water, casting around bushes, laydowns, or docks and using jigs with minnows and soft plastics. After the spawn, crappie will move back to deeper waters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra\/fishing\/where-to-fish\/cumberland-plateau-r3\/watts-bar-reservoir.html#:~:text=Catfish%20can%20be%20caught%20all,catch%20fish%20during%20the%20spring\">Anglers report<\/a> night fishing to be especially good in this post-spawning period. They advise fishing under docks or brush piles and casting with jigs and minnows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-catfish\">Catfish <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/EoPMZAeXMAARh00.jpeg\" alt=\"Graphic showing 3 types of catfish: channel, flathead, and blue\" class=\"wp-image-564\" width=\"837\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/EoPMZAeXMAARh00.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/EoPMZAeXMAARh00-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/EoPMZAeXMAARh00-650x488.jpeg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drkatfish\/status\/1334135333643055107?lang=zh-Hant\">Kate O\u2019Reilly via Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/shutterstock-image-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"channel catfish \" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/shutterstock-image-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/shutterstock-image-1280x720-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/shutterstock-image-1280x720-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/shutterstock-image-1280x720-1-650x366.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/shutterstock-image-1280x720-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Channel Catfish | Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmycanyonlake.com%2Ftexas-parks-and-wildlife-commission-changes-freshwater-fishing-regulations-for-blue-and-channel-catfish%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw0wJ9ZbD4Q8Bt3YNqYXrdVf&amp;ust=1674855829702000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCOCT36ia5vwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ\">My Canyon Lake<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"flathead catfish\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Best-flathead-catfish-bait.-scaled-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flathead Catfish | Image Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fonestoptackleshop.com%2Fbest-flathead-catfish-bait-the-secret-to-the-flathead&amp;psig=AOvVaw1-7N26RYBBnDF6cXKKDm-F&amp;ust=1674855910977000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCIDF4c-a5vwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAO\">One Stop Tackle Shop<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/fish-id-blue-catfish-02-1400x800-1-1-1024x585.jpeg\" alt=\"blue catfish\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/fish-id-blue-catfish-02-1400x800-1-1-1024x585.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/fish-id-blue-catfish-02-1400x800-1-1-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/fish-id-blue-catfish-02-1400x800-1-1-768x439.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/fish-id-blue-catfish-02-1400x800-1-1-650x371.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/fish-id-blue-catfish-02-1400x800-1-1.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue Catfish | Photo Courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/danbarnett.com\/lake-texoma-fish-species-blue-catfish\/\">Dan Barnett<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anglers can catch catfish year-round at Watts Bar. Unlike neighboring lakes like Chickamauga, Watts Bar does not permit commercial fishing. Therefore, the reservoir&#8217;s catfish populations remain bountiful. Blue catfish are the lake&#8217;s most prominent species, followed by channel and flathead. In addition, the reservoir offers a healthy habitat of forage, which sustains the catfish population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the early Spring, anglers can target catfish by cruising the river channel. Meaty baits\u2014such as shad, bluegill, shrimp, and chicken pieces\u2014will yield the best results. When June rolls around, Watts Bar catfish enter the spawning period. Fishermen can locate them around rocky areas and use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cjonline.com\/story\/sports\/outdoors\/2015\/09\/05\/josh-rouse-ivory-soap-velveeta-cheese-among-odd-catfish-baits-work\/16618533007\/\">Ivory soap<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradleysmoker.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/08\/how-to-properly-store-catalpa-worms-for-freshwater-fishing\/#:~:text=The%20catalpa%20worm%20is%20only,they%20make%20excellent%20fishing%20bait!\">Catalpa worms<\/a> for bait. However, as the summer progresses, anglers should navigate the mid-lake to the Ft. Loudoun Dam areas and use meaty baits. These same tactics will also be effective for the fall and winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you know all the tricks for reeling in crappie and catfish on Watts Bar Lake. So pack up the cooler, hook up the boat, and get ready for some unforgettable fishing trips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-596 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-596.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-596.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-596.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-596.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-596.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1779735908\"><div id=\"sp-ea-596\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5960\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5960\" aria-controls=\"collapse5960\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the fishing records on Watts Bar Lake?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse5960\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-596\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5960\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In fact, the reservoir holds the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomesusa.com\/karen-packett\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tennessee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> state record for many species, such as bigmouth buffalo, short-nose gar, river herring, yellow true bass, and golden red horse.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5961\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5961\" aria-controls=\"collapse5961\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What temperature does the water have to be for crappie to spawn?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5961\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-596\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5961\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">White crappie usually spawn in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra\/fishing\/where-to-fish\/cumberland-plateau-r3\/watts-bar-reservoir.html#:~:text=Catfish%20can%20be%20caught%20all,catch%20fish%20during%20the%20spring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">60-65<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> degree water, and black crappie spawn later when the temperatures reach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra\/fishing\/where-to-fish\/cumberland-plateau-r3\/watts-bar-reservoir.html#:~:text=Catfish%20can%20be%20caught%20all,catch%20fish%20during%20the%20spring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">62-68<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> degrees.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5962\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5962\" aria-controls=\"collapse5962\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does Watts Bar allow commercial fishing?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5962\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-596\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5962\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike neighboring lakes like Chickamauga, Watts Bar does not permit commercial fishing. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-5963\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse5963\" aria-controls=\"collapse5963\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the most popular catfish in Watts Bar Lake?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse5963\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-596\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-5963\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blue catfish are the lake\u2019s most prominent species, followed by channel and flathead. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the previous installment of our Watts Bar Lake fishing guide, we discussed the lake&#8217;s favorable bass fishing conditions and compared various bass species. 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