SEASONS

BAG ‘EM YEAR-ROUND

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Go Afield at the Lake!

Hunting at Dale Hollow Lake can be enjoyed almost year-round with deer hunting in the fall and winter, wild turkey season in the spring, and waterfowl and small game in between.

Hunting on the public land surrounding the lake is governed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and follows statewide and unit-specific season dates, with general opening dates following an annual schedule.

For specifics on seasons and to learn about hunting licenses and more, visit our REGULATIONS page and see a general outline below:

 Get ready to go afield year-round at Dale Hollow Lake with the season summaries below!

SPRING

Springtime on Dale Hollow Lake is the perfect time to head to the woods, because the great outdoors come alive with the opening of wild turkey season in April and spring squirrel season to follow in May. 

SUMMER

 Summertime can also be a great time to hunt Dale Hollow Lake, especially after dark–because when the sun sets the action heats up with raccoon season opening in July and frog gigging allowed year-round on the lake. 

FALL

 Fall on Dale Hollow Lake means hunting is in full swing with squirrel season beginning in late August, dove season kicking off September, fall turkey season arriving, and multiple whitetail deer seasons opening in autumn.

WINTER

Wintertime hunting on Dale Hollow Lake features the continuation of deer season, furbearer season opening, raccoon and rabbit hunting, and the beginning of waterfowl season when the temperatures take a dive.

Explore these links for specific information about hunting seasons on Dale Hollow Lake!

SEASON SUMMARIES

Follow this link for an overall summary of every season to hunt on Dale Hollow Lake.

BIG GAME INFO

Follow this link for a complete summary of big game hunting on Dale Hollow Lake.

SMALL GAME INFO

Follow this link for a complete summary of small game hunting on Dale Hollow Lake.

MIGRATORY BIRD INFO

Follow this link for a summary of waterfowl & migratory bird hunting on Dale Hollow Lake.

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SEASONS

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EQUIPMENT

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

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