Fishing

Deer season continues, with Humphreys Co. now having taken over 1,000 deer so far.  The gun hunt started Saturday, November 20th. And as of Sunday, Humphreys Co has taken  just under 500 deer.  The total for the state so far is 88,000 deer.  Waterfowl season opened this past weekend, and it looks like we had a good hunt.  Many duck hunters are posting some limits on social media.

Lake levels in the New Johnsonville area this week are predicted to be just under the 355 ft mark. Flow rates are also going to be backed off from the previous weeks mid 40,000 cfs to and average of 36,000 cfs. Water temperatures have fallen slightly, with an average of 67 degrees. I really don't have a comprehensive fishing report this week, as the strong winds kept most fishermen off the lake, and with a cold front blowing through this past Thursday, air temps have fallen as well, and most anglers opted to stay at home or in the woods chasing a muzzle loader buck.

Lake levels have remained stable this week, with current lake levels in the New Johnsonville area holding just under 355 ft, and TVA is predicting the level to remain stable this week.  Flow rates have been moderate, with an average of  45,000 cfs moving through the system.  Water temperatures have been around  57 degrees in the morning, rising to the low 60s by afternoon.

Lake levels continue to fall, with the water levels now back in the 354 ft range, expect the lake to remain in the mid-354 ft range this week. Cooler temps have dropped the water temps considerably, with surface temps now in the upper 50’s, but with warmer temperatures scheduled for this week, I do expect the lake temperatures to warm a bit.

Area lake levels rose late last week and are now around 355.7 ft as of Sunday. TVA is predicting a slow fall back into the 354 ft range by next week, with a lake level of around 354.6 ft by this Wednesday.  Flow rates are remaining moderate, with flow rates around 60,000 cfs predicted through Wednesday.  Water temps have responded to the cooler weather, with surface temps in the low to mid 60’s.  We even may see some 30’s by mid week, which will cool the lake more.