Fall Creek Falls is considered a small lake, but also considered a great fishery for largemouth bass, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. It is noted for its big panfish. Boat fishing is restricted to rental boats, available at the marina. The lake shares the state record for bluegill. It also holds the state record for channel catfish which are stocked each fall.

Related Activities: hiking, backpacking, camping

Address:
Route 3
Pikeville, TN 37367

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 1 hour drive

Map(s) and directions:
http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/parks/FallCreekFalls/images/FCFSP_RC.PDF
 
From Chattanooga, take I-24 toward Nashville, take Hwy 27 North toward Dayton and follow Highway 111 North to the park entrance on the right.

Activity type: family, leisure

Dates/Hours: open year round, road to Fall Creek Falls closes at dark