The major tourist towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are located within miles of the lake. Douglas Lake Douglas Reservoir has over miles of shoreline with a surface area greater than 30, acres at full pool.
The reservoir itself is On Douglas Lake, the typical annual fluctuation of the water level is about 54 feet. Most of the shoreline on Douglas Lake is privately owned. Above the dam is a campground with hookups and showers, a picnic area, all seasons boat ramp, and swimming beach. Douglas Lake is rated one of the top five Crappie fishing lakes in the nation, also in the top 10 in the nation for Large Mouth Bass.
Birdwatching: From late July to early October, birdwatchers will witness the fall migration of shore birds, wading birds, and other waterfowl that flock to Douglas Lake. The birds rest and feed on the muddy shoreline and in areas of shallow water exposed as the level of the reservoir is lowered to winter flood control levels. Fishing: Nourished by three rivers, Douglas Lake has become the premier crappie lake in East Tennessee.
Other good fishing includes: white bass, sauger, black crappie, striped bass, spotted bass, walleye, blue cat, flat head catfish, channel catfish, red horse, red breast sunfish and bluegill. Fishing is a year round sport at Douglas although spring and fall are the preferred seasons. From November to May, the wide shallow embayment, fertile creek hollows and stump beds, attract the crappie in huge numbers during the spring spawning season making crappie fishing excellent!
Spring is the best time for bass fishing but you'll find there's good stock year-round. Birdwatchers can especially enjoy the fall migration of shorebirds, wading birds, and other waterfowl that begin flocking to Douglas Lake in the late summer. The McGhee Tyson Airport is under 50 miles away from the center of the lake, so it could be more or less depending on where you live.
Sevierville and Pigeon Forge feature a wide range of family-family attractions. Venture to Knoxville for a nightlife scene of restaurants, bars, pubs, and live music.
It also has a variety of shops, museums, and attractions. Located in the Smokies, Douglas Lake features scenic landscapes and limitless recreation. With Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Knoxville nearby, the opportunities for fun are endless. Sell Your Lake Home. Off Market Properties. State: Tennessee. Dock restrictions: Yes -- Must obtain permit to construct or enhance. Scenic Douglas Lake is set against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountain foothills.
This area is known for its abundant water activities, as well as picnicking, hiking, and camping. Birdwatchers can especially enjoy the fall migration of shore birds, wading birds, and other waterfowl that begin flocking to Douglas in the late summer. Since its construction in , Douglas dam remains an integral unit in overall water control and hydroelectric power generation through the region.
Douglas Lake was created by damming the French Broad River, and collects water from a 4, square mile watershed. The reservoir stretches over miles of shoreline with a surface area greater than 30, acres. Douglas Reservoir reaches depths of feet and is
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