reservoir in Tennessee, USA
A deep, clear TVA reservoir famous for striped bass, smallmouth and summer walleye. Located in the Clinch and Powell river arms north of Knoxville.
Norris Lake is a reservoir in Tennessee, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Norris Lake can target species including Alabama Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Norris Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Norris Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Norris Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Norris Lake:
Anglers at Norris Lake can target species including Alabama Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Norris Lake before you cast a line.
Norris Lake is a reservoir in Tennessee, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.