Guide To Fishing At Boone Lake
AKA: Boone Reservoir
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, redear sunfish, rock bass, white bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Boone Lake in Tennessee.

An excellent destination for all types of outdoor activities, water sports, boating and fishing, Boone Lake has much to offer. This 4,500-acre impoundment in the north-central part of the state is easily accessible via I-81 or I-26. Several marinas on the lake provide boat rentals, boating and fishing gear, dining, and entertainment. Boat ramps, marinas, docks and campgrounds are located all around the lake. Known for its excellent bass and striper fishing, Boone Lake has plenty of other angling opportunities as well. Catfish, crappie and sunfish are all abundant in this reservoir. Additionally, the TWRA stocks the lake with rainbow and brown trout. With over 160 miles of shoreline there's plenty of places to fish from the bank and all types of boats, including canoes, kayaks, bass boats, family boats and pontoon boats. There is plenty of structure, creek channels, ledges and humps around the lake to provide deep holding areas for fish during summer and winter. In spring and fall most species move shallower to feed and spawn.
Primary fish species residing in Boone Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Boone Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Jay's Boat Dock Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
423 282-3522
Rockingham Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
423 207-6014
Marinas
Boone Lake Marina
452 Sportsman Dock Rd
Piney Flats, TN 37686
423 391-7283
Davis Marina
641 Buffalo Rd
Blountville, TN 37617
423 279-0013
Jay's Boat Dock Marina
945 S Pickens Bridge Rd
Gray, TN 37615
423 282-3522
Lakeview Marina & RV Park
474 Lakeside Dock Dr
Kingsport, TN 37663
423 323-1054
Rockingham Marina
639 Rockingham Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
423 207-6014
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Cooks Valley Ramp
This is a primitive, gravel launch area with primitive, gravel parking.
Davis Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, this is a single-lane, concrete boat ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Kinch Landing
Located in Winged Deer Park, in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a single-lane, concrete boat ramp with plenty of paved parking.
Sugar Hollow Boat Ramp
This is a single-lane, concrete boat ramp with plenty of gravel parking. It is located on the north side of the lake, just west of the Devault Bridge Road bridge.
TVA Boat Ramp
This is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking. It is located mid lake, on the west side of the lake, off Minga Road.
Warriors Path State Park Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this launch area has two, one-lane, concrete ramps with docks and gravel parking.
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lakeview RV Park Campground - 866 800-0777
Lakeshore RV Park & Campground - 423 323-3506
Lakeview Marina & RV Park - 423 323-1054
Boone Lake, TN Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Boone Lake
Lakeview Marina & RV Park
474 Lakeside Dock Dr
Kingsport, TN 37663
423 323-1054
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Boone Lake in Tennessee.
TENNESSEE


Excellent bass and striper fishing in north-central TN.