Norris Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Norris Lake today
Tennessee · 34.0 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 59°F water, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Norris Lake
- Lamb's InnMotel · about 1.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Scottish InnHotel · about 1.7 mi from the waterSee prices
- Econo LodgeMotel · about 1.8 mi from the waterSee prices
- Travelodge CaryvilleHotel · about 1.9 mi from the waterSee prices
- Super 8Motel · about 2.0 mi from the waterSee prices
- HamptonHotel · about 2.0 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
19 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
79% Good chance for striped bass today · 26–30 ft deep
- Water 59°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 26–30 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 45 ft, cold below.
Best zone: channel edge, about 6% of them, 26–30 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 40 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
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- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet. No gauge on this lake. A level trend from the shoreline starts after the next clear days.
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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The whole week of bite times, lake alerts, the depth map and the 3-D view of Norris Lake.
