Fishing in the lake is catch and release only until Mar. 31.There will be a five-fish limit on Apr. 1, and people will be encouraged to take home their catches.
HAMPTON — Marina owners, government officials and tourism leaders gathered on the shore of Watauga Lake on Wednesday and talked about a plan to make fishing in Tennessee even more
Gov. Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance announced a new initiative to improve and enhance Tennessee lakes, increase visitation and honor Dance’s legacy with the creation of Bill Dance