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Boat Launch · Claiborne County

Hwy 25-2, Norris Lake

1 ramp. 15 miles from Morristown.

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With a guide

Guides and charters near Hwy 25-2

Captains who run Norris Lake, with their own phone numbers. You call and book with them directly.

Maynardville

Mel’s Striper Guide Service

Striped bassCall 865-661-7806melsstriperguideservice.com

Capt. Jim Durham · Multi-base TN/KY

StriperFun Guide Service

Charters on 13 TN waters: Norris, Cherokee, Dale Hollow, Percy Priest, Tims Ford, Center Hill and Normandy lakes; the Cumberland, Clinch, Powell, Holston, Obey and Caney Fork riversCall 931-403-2501striperfun.com

Anderson County

East Tennessee Guide Service

Norris LakeCall 865-310-5521tnfishingguide.com

All 4 guides on Norris and the Clinch

What to bring

Tackle for Hwy 25-2

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How to get there

Getting to Hwy 25-2

Hwy 25-2 is a public boat launch on Norris Lake in Claiborne County, Tennessee, run by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Riverside Rd/Hwy 25E, Tazewell, TN

Hwy 25-2 is 15 miles north-west of Morristown, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Highway 25E Bridge Access on Clinch River, 0.9 miles to the north-west. For bait, Gilmore Boat Dock in Rutledge is about 8 miles away.

Coordinates 36.39025, -83.44992

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Aerial view of Hwy 25-2
Hwy 25-2 from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Hwy 25-2

Fee not listed, call ahead 2 out of 5 Facilities 2 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Everything below comes from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s own public access record for Hwy 25-2. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Boat ramp

You can launch a trailered boat here.

Not recorded here: fishing pier, canoe and kayak, restrooms, camping. Worth knowing before a long drive with the family.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Hwy 25-2

Norris Lake holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.

largemouth basssmallmouth basscrappiestriped basswalleyemuskellungecatfish

Union County owns the lake’s broad middle, including the “Loyston Sea,” one of the widest sections of Norris; TWRA is specific that the smallmouth fishing is a November-through-April proposition, and the lake draws down as much as 45 ft a year.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Hwy 25-2

What you can keep from Norris Lake at Hwy 25-2. TWRA sets 8 rules just for Norris Lake. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 combined with smallmouth14 in minimumReservoir rules run to the Hwy 25E bridge (Clinch arm) and Gap Creek (Powell arm)
Smallmouth bass1 (Jun 1–Oct 15); 5 (Oct 16–May 31)18 in minimum Jun 1–Oct 15; 15 in minimum Oct 16–May 31Norris Lake rule
Spotted bassNo limitNo length limitIncludes Alabama bass
Crappie1010 in minimumNorris Lake rule
Striped bass2 (Apr 1–Oct 31); 1 (Nov 1–Mar 31)15 in minimum Apr–Oct; 36 in minimum Nov–MarNorris Lake rule
Walleye5 walleye/sauger combined15 in minimumUpstream to Grissom Island on the Clinch
Sauger5 walleye/sauger combined15 in minimumNorris Lake rule
Bluegill30 bluegill/warmouth/other sunfishNo length limitNorris Lake rule
Muskellunge136 in minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide

Other rules on Norris Lake

  • Jan 1–Apr 30: no trotlines, limblines, jugs, gigging or snagging above River Mile 32 (Powell arm) and River Mile 137 (Clinch arm) to the Hwy 25E bridges. Doakes Pond closed to fishing.

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.

Statewide limits and licenses

8 public boat launches in Claiborne County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

Norris Lake around Hwy 25-2

What the water at Hwy 25-2 actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

Norris Lake, TennesseeNorris LakeOpen the Norris Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Clinch River, TennesseeClinch RiverOpen the Clinch River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Norris Lake, TennesseeNorris LakeOpen the Norris Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Clinch River, TennesseeClinch RiverOpen the Clinch River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Norris Lake, TennesseeNorris LakeOpen the Norris Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Norris Lake, TennesseeNorris LakeOpen the Norris Lake page →David Ratledge / CC BY 4.0

Next one along

More Norris Lake access near Hwy 25-2

The closest other public access points on Norris Lake, measured straight line from Hwy 25-2. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free1.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · TDOTIndian Creek Bridge1.0 miles southHwy 25 E at Indian CreekDirections and detail →36.37626, -83.44384Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVABeech Grove (Winter Access Only)1.7 miles south-westBullen Valley Rd, Washburn, TN1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.36800, -83.46374Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVABig Sycamore3.3 miles north-west2698 Dixie Hwy, Tazewell, TN 378791 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.41252, -83.50282Free1.5 out of 5facilitiesFishing SiteLittle Sycamore4.2 miles north-west501 Riddle LnDirections and detail →36.41398, -83.51906Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyBridgeport4.7 miles south-westWest of Puncheon Creek on Bullen Valley Rd1 ramp, 3 lanescanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.35222, -83.51956Launch fee3.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · TVALone Mountain Boat Dock6.7 miles west1 ramp, 2 lanesrestroomsDirections and detail →36.38950, -83.56880
All 61 access points on Norris Lake

Hwy 25-2 water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, rock bass.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Hwy 25-2

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Hwy 25-2, including Clinch River and Cherokee Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Norris Lake or the ramp is busy.

Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVAHighway 25E Bridge AccessClinch River · 0.9 miles north-westHwy 25E Bridge /Riverside Rd, Tazewell, TN1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.40111, -83.46012Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVARock Haven CreekCherokee Lake · 5.9 miles south-eastRamp area1 ramp, More Than 3 lanesDirections and detail →36.32874, -83.37560Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVATate SpringsCherokee Lake · 6.8 miles south-eastHwy 11-W south toward Rutlegde; on left 1/2 mile from hwy 25-E1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.33530, -83.34890Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesAttention · TVAMary’s ChapelCherokee Lake · 7.9 miles south-eastMary’s Chapel Rd, Bean Station, TNDirections and detail →36.30478, -83.35559Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVAGerman Creek Access AreaCherokee Lake · 8.1 miles south-east2955 Lakeshore Dr, Bean Station, TN 377081 rampcanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.30807, -83.34582Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesMarinaGerman Creek MarinaCherokee Lake · 8.2 miles south-eastDirections and detail →36.30433, -83.34777

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Hwy 25-2

The closest shops to Hwy 25-2 that this site has checked. Gilmore Boat Dock in Rutledge is nearest, about 8 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Rutledge · about 8 milesGilmore Boat DockLakeside operation with a dock store, bait and often boat rental.Directions and phone →Rutledge · about 8 milesGreenlee Campground & MarineTackle and bait for Grainger County water. Call ahead out of season, winter hours are short.Directions and phone →Rutledge · about 8 milesGreenlee of May SpringsTackle and bait for Grainger County water. Call ahead out of season, winter hours are short.Directions and phone →
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Common questions

Questions about Hwy 25-2

Can you launch a boat at Hwy 25-2?

Yes. TWRA records Hwy 25-2 as having a boat ramp. TWRA does not record whether a fee is charged, so call ahead.

Do you need a fishing licence at Hwy 25-2?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence to fish here, and a trout supplemental on top of it if you plan to keep trout. It is the same rule at every public access point in the state.

What fish are in the water at Hwy 25-2?

Norris Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, walleye, muskellunge and catfish. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Hwy 25-2?

Gilmore Boat Dock in Rutledge is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 8 miles from Hwy 25-2. Greenlee Campground & Marine in Rutledge is next, about 8 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Hwy 25-2?

No restroom is recorded here. Most TWRA ramps have none, so plan for that on a long day.

Who runs Hwy 25-2?

Hwy 25-2 is listed under the Tennessee Valley Authority in TWRA’s public access database. The owner is worth knowing because it usually decides whether there is a fee, whether the gate is locked overnight, and who to ring when a ramp is closed for repair.

Where to next

Around Hwy 25-2

Hwy 25-2 is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing Norris Lake61 public access points across 5 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Claiborne CountyEvery public spot in Claiborne County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listClaiborne County spot listAll 13 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near TazewellShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near MorristownEverything within about 30 miles of Morristown, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Hwy 25-2, and who knows it

Guides and charters on this site are listed by the water they run, so you can ring the captain who fishes Norris Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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