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Watts Bar Lake

Tennessee

416Listings$5K-$8.2M$132MTotal Value
Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee

Watts Bar Lake real estate is considered a top ten market for lake homes and lake lots in Tennessee.

There are typically around 140 lake homes for sale on Watts Bar Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have around 290 or so lake lots and land for sale.

This lake is one of Tennessee's largest lakes and has a shoreline of 722 miles.

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About Watts Bar Lake

One of the South’s Largest Lakes

"Spanning 39,000 acres and with a shoreline of 700 miles, Watts Bar Lake is one of the largest lakes in the south. This lake occupies portions of Loudon, Roane, Rhea, and Meigs Counties in Tennessee. A short drive of an hour and a half away are the cities of Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee.
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On the Lake

"Anglers will be delighted by the abundant variety of fish found in Watts Bar Lake. Several types of bass, catfish, and crappies, along with walleyes, bluegills, saugers, and more, call Watts Bar Lake home. Fishing is allowed onshore as well. This lake has also hosted several fishing tournaments.
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"Boating is also a popular pastime at Watts Bar Lake. With several concrete and dirt launch ramps, all types of watercraft can get on the lake. Be mindful of the handful of no-wake zones, however. There are also several inlets and places along the shoreline that are popular swimming spots for those looking to get in the water.
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Around Town

"Outside of lake activities, Watts Bar lake has several options for fun. Some popular areas include the Betty Brown Memorial Walking Trail, David Webb Waterfront Park, and Paint Rock Refuge. Popular restaurants include Blue Springs Crow\u2019s Nest Restaurant, Carmella Bistro, and Terrace View Restaurant.
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"Chattanooga is a vibrant city with offerings such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Racoon Mountain Caverns, and Tennessee River Park. Locals frequent restaurants like Easy Bistro & Bar, Pickle Barrel, and Community Pie.
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"Knoxville also has numerous sites to visit, like the Knoxville Zoo, the American Museum of Science and Energy, and A Taste of Knoxville Brew Hop for those of age. Popular food options are Stock and Barrel, Chesapeake\u2019s, and Sweet P\u2019s BBQ and Soul.
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Emergencies

"sAn hour and a half drive will get you to UT Medical Center in Knoxville and CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
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"For airports, Monroe County Airport is 40 minutes away. McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville and Chattanooga Airport are an hour and 30 minutes away.
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A Lake for Everyone

"Anglers and lake enthusiasts alike can both find a home with endless possibilities at Watts Bar Lake.
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Lake Overview

  • 722mi. of Shoreline
  • 70ft. Deepest Depth
  • Dam Name
    Watt's Bar Dam
  • Year Built
    1939
  • Managed By Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Water Drops
    5 ft
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    39,000
  • Public Boat Ramps
    26
  • Water Level
    Seasonal Full Pool
  • Schedule
    May-October

Information

  • Counties: Loudon County, Meigs County, Rhea County, Roane County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass
  • Condos available (Yes)
  • Notable events: Kids Fishing Rodeo, Smoking the Water Festival
  • Interesting facts: Fishing at the top of the TVA system

Restrictions

Amenities

Marinas
(865) 898-1993
134 Bayside Dr
Ten Mile, TN 37880
(865) 376-7298
3952 River Rd
Ten Mile, TN 37880
(423) 365-6851
385 Lakeshire Dr
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-5150
2109 New Lake Rd
Spring City, AL 37381
(423) 365-6060
3367 Euchee Chapel Rd
Spring City, TN 37381
Golf Courses
(865) 882-9977
201 Westbury Heights
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 376-5397
736 Paint Rock Ferry Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5282
2000 Decatur Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
Campgrounds
(865) 354-4740
373 Camp Buck Toms Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(423) 322-6490
5265 Wolf Creek Rd
Spring City, AL 37381
(423) 334-1709
379 Hornsby Hollow Campground Ln
Ten Mile, TN 37880
(423) 365-6262
1093 Piney Point Rd
Spring City, TN 37381

Nearby

Hospitals
(865) 316-1000
8045 Roane Medical Center Dr
Harriman, TN 37748
Airports
Nashville International Airport
1 Terminal Drive, Nashville TN 37214
157 miles away
100 Aker Wood
Spring City, TN 37381
28 miles away