Norris Lake?

[AZlipripper]

Hello everyone, I am meeting up with some friends this weekend at a cabin on Norris Lake near the Shanghai marina. We would like to do some fishing.

We do not know the lake very well and have access to a small boat, Are there any good areas nearby to fish. Largemouth, Smallmouth, Striper even catfish. Just looking to get into some fish if possible.

What lures should I bring. Limited space becuae I am flying in.

Thanks for you help.

Josh
jparker_@hotmail.com

[AZlipripper]

Wow, 42 reads and no replies.

Must be pretty tight lipped on this board.

Thanks

[otis44]

Sorry I can't help you on Norris, haven't been there in a couple of months. Go to easttennesseefishing.com there should be some recent reports of Norris and other lakes there. Hope this helps.

[jeff49]

You will be in an excellent part of the lake to maybe catch a smallmouth or two. I would suggest waiting until just before dark. Try fishing a drop shot with a 4" green pumpkin finesse worm. After dark try a 1/4 or 3/8 oz. jig and chunck. You will probably want to fish deep because of the hot water temp so I would opt for the 3/8 oz. You will have a pretty good moon the early part of the night, so I would suggest maybe a pumpkin color or green pumpkin jig with a Alabama Craw trailer. Fish the points that fall off into the river channel. If that doesn't work try the steeper bluff banks. Good luck. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip.