Douglas Lake

Get ready for an exciting fishing adventure on Lake Douglas! Experience the thrill of fishing on Lake Douglas with our expert guides and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Douglas Lake is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, attracting more than 1.7 million visitors a year. Surrounded by mountains and rolling hills, Douglas Lake offers a variety of activities year round such as boating, fishing, camping, and swimming. The area of Rankins Bottom is one of the best birding areas in East Tennessee.

The major towns around the lake are Sevierville, Dandridge, Newport, and White Pine. The major tourist towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are located within a short drive of the lake along less trafficked, scenic roads.

Douglas Lake has become the premier crappie lake in East Tennessee and is rated one of the top five crappie fishing lakes in the nation. It is also in the top 10 in the nation for largemouth bass and hosts many professional tournaments in the spring and fall.