Summer Catfish Spawn Has Started!
June 17, 2024
Lenoir City
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Catfish
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
On June 17, 2024, we had a successful day on the waters of Tellico Lake, targeting blue catfish. We explored a shallow backwater area where the water was around 5 feet deep and found that the anchor bite was more productive than dragging, especially in a shady spot near a choke point. We landed two large blue catfish showing signs of the spawning season, along with several smaller ones.
This area would be great for setting out jugs and filling coolers with these catches. Tellico Lake is unique in East Tennessee as it's the only lake where the smaller catfish are not contaminated. They removed the transformers that were poisoning the lake, making the catfish safe to eat.
If you're interested in a trip where you can actually enjoy the catfish you catch, feel free to contact me for more information!