The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Tellico Lake
Monroe County, Tennessee · 14,200 acres (22.2 sq mi)
55°F water, calm this morning.
About Tellico Lake
In Monroe County, Tennessee, Tellico Lake covers 14,200 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Tellico Dam on the Little Tennessee. Tellico Lake is a TVA reservoir on the Little Tennessee River, connected to Fort Loudoun Lake.
From end to end it runs about 32.8 miles with roughly 296 miles of shoreline. At about 810 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Louisville is on the shore.
- Size
- 14,200 acres (22.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 296 miles
- End to end
- About 32.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 810 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Tellico Dam, Little Tennessee
- County
- Monroe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 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.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Tennessee, largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 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.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tellico Lake
- Louisvilleon the shore
- Vonoreon the shore
- Knoxvilleon the shore
- Tellico Villageon the shore
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Questions about Tellico Lake
What fish are in Tellico Lake?
Lakes like Tellico Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Tellico Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Tellico Lake?
14,200 acres, with about 296 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tellico Lake?
Louisville is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Tellico Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Tellico Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
