Mckamy Lake fishing
Mckamy Lake
Fishing Tips:
- Use live bait or soft plastic lures to catch Largemouth Bass.
- Bluegill and Crappie can be caught using small jigs or worms.
- Fish around the lake's structure such as weed beds or submerged logs.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to fish.
Prevalent Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie are the dominant fish species in McKamy Lake. Largemouth Bass can grow to over 10 pounds in the lake, making it a popular spot for bass anglers.
Nearby Activities:
McKamy Lake is surrounded by beautiful wilderness, and visitors can enjoy hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. The lake is also close to the city of Knoxville, which offers a range of entertainment options, including shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
Best Time of Year to Visit:
The best time to visit McKamy Lake is from late spring to early fall when the weather is warm and the fish are active. The average temperature during this time is between 70°F to 90°F.
What's biting at Mckamy Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Mckamy Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee River At Charleston | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula Creek Near Sanford | 32 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 259 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 8 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 131 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 180 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Chilhowee Campground
- Chilhowee Rec Area
- Chilhowee Recreation Area
- Parksville Lake Campground
- Parksville
- Parksville Lake Recreation Area
Parks
- Wilderness Gee Creek
- Wilderness Cohutta
- Wilderness Little Frog Mountain
- Bradley County Recreational Park
- Wilderness Big Frog
- Mike Burke Park
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Dentville Road 266-362, Benton
- Sugar Loaf Drive Polk County
- Patty Road 1527, Delano
- Highway 30 5514, Benton
- Ellis Creek Road 155, Reliance
- Apalachia Powerhouse Launch
Paddle runs
- Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0)
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Mckamy Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Mckamy Lake
What fish species are found at Mckamy Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Mckamy Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Mckamy Lake.
How do I get to Mckamy Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Mckamy Lake.