Tellico Lake
Tellico Reservoir is a 16,056-acre TVA reservoir at full pool with 373 miles of shoreline in Blount, Monroe and Loudon counties. TWRA lists largemouth bass as the most abundant black bass and notes walleye stocked since 1982.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Most abundant black bass per TWRA
Crappie
Mostly white crappie; most-harvested game fish
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Spotted Bass
Common, rarely reach quality size
Walleye
Stocked since 1982; 10 lb fish not uncommon
Bluegill
Common
Sauger
Stocked once, in 1986
Rainbow Trout
About 4,500 catchable fish stocked below Chilhowee Dam in late winter/spring
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Creek Boat RampRampMarks the upstream regulation boundary on the Tellico River; TWRA links an interactive access map for other sitesDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (combined) | 15 in (page also lists LMB 14 in / SMB 18 in) | 5 |
| Spotted bass | See Tennessee rules book ↗ | 15 |
| Crappie (combined) | 10 in | 15 |
| Walleye/Sauger | 15 in | 10 combined, max 5 walleye |
| Striped/hybrid striped bass | 15 in | 2 |
| White bass | See Tennessee rules book ↗ | 15 |
| Trout | See Tennessee rules book ↗ | 7 |
| Catfish | none up to 34 in; 1 over 34 in | no limit up to 34 in |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Tellico Lake ↗Local tips
- Walleye/sauger limit is 10 combined with no more than 5 walleye and a 15-inch minimum.
- Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper reaches below Chilhowee Dam in late winter and early spring.
- TDEC advises against eating catfish from this reservoir because of PCB and mercury.
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