4 Visiting The Smokies Summer 2021
Douglas Reservoir offers a bounty of activities. Set against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountain foothills, Douglas Reservoir is a popular recreation destination, known for picnicking, boating, camping, and fishing. Douglas and other TVA dams built during World War II made a historic contribution by providing hydropower to drive the war effort. The reservoir remains an integral unit in the overall water control system in the Tennessee Valley. .Birdwatchers enjoy the fall migration of shore birds and other waterfowl that flock to Douglas from early July to early October. The birds rest and feed on the muddy shoreline and in areas of shallow water exposed as the level of the reservoir is lowered to winter flood control levels. Douglas Reservoir is located among the rolling uplands of
the Great Valley of East Tennessee. Set against the backdrop of the lush, green Smoky Mountain foothills, Douglas attracts two million recreation visitors a year. Picnicking, camping, boating, and fishing are all popular activities at the reservoir. Douglas is rated in the top five Crappie fishing lakes in the nation, and in the top 10 Large Mouth Bass fishing lakes in the nation. Other good fishing includes: white bass, sauger, black crappie, striped bass, spotted bass, walleye, blue cat, flathead catfish, channel catfish, red horse, red breast sunfish, and bluegill. Most of the shoreline on Douglas Lake is privately owned. Continue on page 5
