💡 Fishing Tips & Tricks on Cherokee Reservoir

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  During the period from June 1 to October 15 only one smallmouth bass with the minimum length of 18 inches may be caught in Cherokee Reservoir. From October 16 to May 31 you may catch 5 fish per day with 15 inches of minimum length.
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  Largemouth bass are extremely active from March to April. The minimum length limit for largemouth bass here is 15 inches. Shad Raps, Rat-L-Traps, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits work excellent.
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  15 spotted bass may be caught per day with no length limit.
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  Fishing season for paddlefish is open from April 1 to April 15. The area from Holston River upstream to John Sevier Dam is closed to snagging from March 1 to March 31 and from April 16 to May 31.
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  A heavy tackle and a 30-pound line is good option for paddlefish in Cherokee Reservoir.
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  Sauger and walleye are well caught on Rooster Tail or June Bug spinners.