Quality Catfishing with Markybob Catfishing on Watts Bar. With 25+ years of Catfishing these waters, Captain Mark can put you on Catfish. Multiple Launch locations are available. Contact Capt. Mark for the launch location that best fits you.
"Visiting from Canada and wanted to hook into some Tennessee Blues." — Gerald,
Looking for a fun day of fishing in East Tennessee? Whether you want to target catfish or simply catch a variety of freshwater species, Captain Billy builds each trip around current conditions and what's biting.
"Grandson and I were on fish within minutes of entering the river and it was non-stop fun." — Mark,
MEETING BOAT RAMP VARIES! From giant Blue Catfish to delicious Sauger, Top Knox Fishing is your one stop shop for anything fishing in the Tennessee River Valley area.
"We had an awesome fishing trip with Mark! He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and really knew where to find the big fish." — Oleksandr,
Murray Fishing is located in Spring City and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Capt. John is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You'll be using the spinning technique on your trip.
"Captain John was awesome. He picked us up from our dock in the morning which was very convenient." — Anthony,
If you're a fan of the famous Musky and would love to go on a fishing trip with a true master, you're in the right place. Steven Paul is your man and he'll put you on the hottest bite for this prestigious predator.
"Cold front made for tough fishing, but we enjoyed our day and learned so much about muskie fishing." — Charles, Indiana
Nestled along the Tennessee River in Roane County, Kingston, Tennessee, is a premier freshwater fishing destination renowned for its diverse aquatic ecosystems and trophy-sized catches. The area offers exceptional bank and boat access to Watts Bar Lake and the Clinch River, where anglers regularly land striped bass, musky, and even prehistoric paddlefish. These waterways form part of the TVA reservoir system, creating nutrient-rich habitats that support abundant populations of largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill.
Kingston's unique positioning near the TVA steam plant provides distinctive fishing opportunities, with warm-water discharges attracting striped bass and catfish year-round. The Clinch River's clear currents are ideal for targeting smallmouth bass, while Watts Bar Lake's submerged structures hold crappie and catfish. Accessible bank fishing spots along Betty Brown Memorial Trail and other shoreline areas allow anglers to pursue these species without a boat.
With over 20 fish species inhabiting local waters, Kingston delivers memorable fishing experiences across seasons. Spring brings explosive striped bass action near dam outflows, while summer evenings produce topwater bass strikes. The area's uncrowded waters and scenic Appalachian foothills backdrop create an authentic Tennessee angling adventure where trophy catfish over 50 pounds and acrobatic musky await.
