Fun on the Water
The Tennessee River and the smaller rivers flowing into it are great places to enjoy swimming, boating and fishing! Here are some of the things you can do on the rivers and lakes!
Boating
From power boats to paddle boats – find your speed and enjoy the day! TVA waters include calm, peaceful paddles to adventure-packed whitewater rivers.
There are nine lakes along the main part of the Tennessee River and additional reservoirs on the smaller rivers that connect to the Tennessee Rivers — called tributaries. There are often boat ramps to access the rivers and lakes on TVA-managed land. You can also visit a commercial marina or state or national park recreation areas.TVA has also developed paddle trails along the river. Choose from a day trip or a multi-day adventure!
Fishing
The Tennessee River is home to more than 240 different types of fish, and TVA’s lakes are considered some of the best places to catch bass in the Southeast!
People fish for lots of different kinds of fish. Some popular fish to catch include:
- Catfish
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
- Blue gill
Swimming
Several TVA lakes feature swim beaches. These public areas are open May to October. Bring your family and friends and wade right in!
TVA has several public beaches where you can enjoy swimming. Some of these are:
- Cherokee Dam Reservation
- Chickamauga Dam Reservation
- Douglas Headwater and Tailwater Dam Reservation
- Melton Hill Dam Reservation
- Tellico Dam Reservation
- Watts Bar Dam Reservation
- Pine Lake Ramp
- Parksville Beach on Parksville Lake
- Barton Springs Beach on Normandy Lake
- Bear Creek Dam
- Boone Dam Reservation
How TVA Supports Water Recreation
TVA helps people have a fun day on the water. During the summer, TVA keeps more water in the lakes. This makes it easier to boat and fish.
TVA also releases water on a set schedule to allow for other types of boating, like whitewater rafting!
TVA helps keep the rivers healthy for fishing by carefully managing how much water is released. It also manages plants that grow in reservoirs and helps put oxygen into the water.
Fun on the Tennessee River
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