Tail water elevation was 922.30 feet on June 4 at 9 PM. Average daily discharge was 158 cfs on average for the report period. Next day release schedules and data on Cherokee Dam are available here: http://www.tva.gov/lakes/crh_r.htm
Temperatures taken on the tailrace over the past four days averaged out to 53 degrees.

SUMMARY:
As in the last report, trout rises have been sporadic and unreliable, especially in the Nance Ferry section of the river. The water has been maintaining good temperatures throughout the report period and there are excellent food sources for all species.

RAINBOW AND BROWN TROUT: Good
Rainbows are being caught throughout the fishery. It is noted over the past two report periods that more browns are caught at River’s Point than at any other part of the river. The section of river above Indian Cave has yielded nice browns also.
The following does not change for trout. Fly fishermen know to fish the hatch or use nymphs or suitable subsurface lure if rises are absent. Use flies and lures in accordance with insect hatches and rises and fly fish anglers focus on nymphs and try a weighted soft hackle in dark gray. Spin casters use flat fish, daredevils and spinners in appropriate colors as indicated by water conditions. Try night crawlers in deeper sections with slower water.

BLACK BASS: Anglers are catching smallmouth bass throughout the tailwater with some nice fish caught downstream from Nance Ferry. A mix of smallmouth and striped bass do reside near the outlet at the dam.
Spinner baits as well as deep diving crank baits and green swim baits are recommended for spin fishermen. Shades of green or green and shad are preferred colors. Streamers and woolybuggers in various colors will work for fly fishermen as well as wet flies in bright colors and poppers for the surface in bright colors. Try a size 12 soft hackle tied light brown with blood red thread. A simple, size 12 hare’s nymph, greased and floated will catch bass.