Norris Lake?

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
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Thanks

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.

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.