I moved here to East TN about 2.5 years ago. I call Cherokee my home lake, and Douglas a close second. I probably don't fish them as often as I should, but so far Cherokee has handed my butt to me. I catch a few fish, but I can't really say that I've got the place figured out very well.
This got me to thinking about other East TN lakes. Are most lakes in the area tough to figure out? I imagine Norris would be due to it's deep clear nature. Are Watts Bar, Fort Loudon or Melton Hill known for being as stingy as Cherokee? I'd like to go somewhere for a mental health day just to catch a few fish! Any advice appreciated.