FISH

TOP NOTCH FISHERY

Record Smallmouth,

Big Walleye, & More!

If you are in search of an amazing overall fishery with a unique abundance of smallmouth bass, including the WORLD RECORD—then look no further than Dale Hollow Lake.

Not only does the lake boast six out of the TOP 10 SMALLMOUTH ever caught, but it also features huge populations of largemouth, spotted bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, bluegill, shell crackers, trout, musky, and more.

Multiple species can be targeted during any season and wintertime fishing has long been a staple here at the Smallmouth Capital of the World, where five-pound bronze-backs are produced on a regular basis.

Find out more about fishing Dale Hollow Lake, including fishing seasons, species, regulations, tackle, charters, maps, and more with the links below!

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SEASONS

SPECIES

REGULATIONS

TACKLE

CHARTERS

MAPS

BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

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SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

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GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

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PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

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SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

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HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

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GET IN THE KNOW

Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

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CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

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Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

BOAT

FISH

HUNT

PLAY

ENJOY

STAY

LEARN

PLAN