Lake Keokee Day Use Area fishing
Lake Keokee Day Use Area
In addition to fishing, visitors can also enjoy other outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and picnicking. The area is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.
To make the most out of your fishing trip to Lake Keokee Day Use Area, it's recommended to use live bait such as worms or minnows. Fishing during early morning or late afternoon is also suggested as these are the times when fish are most active.
The best time to visit the Lake Keokee Day Use Area is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild, and the water temperatures are optimal for fishing. The average temperature during these seasons ranges from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Overall, the Lake Keokee Day Use Area is a great spot for fishing and offers plenty of other activities to make for an enjoyable day trip or weekend getaway.
What's biting at Lake Keokee Day Use Area
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 Lake Keokee Day Use Area -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Powell River At Big Stone Gap | 107 cfs | → |
| Poor Fork At Cumberland | 59 cfs | → |
| Clinch River At Speers Ferry | 1,210 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Whitesburg | 23 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Jonesville | 241 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Near Looneys Gap | 1,750 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Portal 31 Rv Park
- Flag Rock Recreation Area
- Natural Tunnel State Park
- High Knob
- High Knob Recreation Area
- Bark Camp
Parks
- Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
- Wilderness Stone Mountain
- Jefferson National Forest
- Kingdom Come State Park
- Hensley-Pine Mountain Wildlife Management Area
- Phillips Creek Day Use Area
Reservoirs
- Keokee Dam
- Calvin Project Slurry Dam
- Bens Branch Dam
- Miller Cove Slurry Impoundment Dam
- Rimrock Lake Dam
- Big Cherry Rcc Dam
Boat launches
- Lake Keokee Loop Lee County
- Big Cherry Road Wise County
- 2nd Avenue Scott County
- Sr 65 Dungannon
- Kingsport Greenbelt Kingsport
- Long Bend Road, Surgoinsville
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City
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 Lake Keokee Day Use Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lake Keokee Day Use Area
What fish species are found at Lake Keokee Day Use Area?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Lake Keokee Day Use Area -- 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 Lake Keokee Day Use Area.
How do I get to Lake Keokee Day Use Area?
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 Lake Keokee Day Use Area.