Marina · Knox County

Fox Road Marina, Fort Loudoun Lake

1 ramp, 1 lane, restrooms. 2 miles from Farragut.

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With a guide

Guides and charters near Fox Road Marina

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

Capt. Billy Clabough · Knoxville / Kingston

Tennessee River Valley Fishing Guide Service

Catfish, striper, smallmouth, drumCall 865-690-5144 tnrvg.com

Capt. Chadwick Ferrell · Knoxville

Fish On! Guided Tours

Striper, catfish, bass, trout, musky, sauger, crappieCall 865-455-0412 fishontours.com

Capt. Brycen Roberts · Knoxville

Tennessee River Monsters

Stripers, catfish, largemouthCall 865-207-8741 tennesseerivermonsters.com

All 4 guides on Watts Bar, Fort Loudoun and Melton Hill

What to bring

Tackle for Fox Road Marina

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How to get there

Getting to Fox Road Marina

Fox Road Marina is a public marina on Fort Loudoun Lake in Knox County, Tennessee, run by Marina.

Kingston Pike to Fox Rd

Fox Road Marina is 2.4 miles east of Farragut, the nearest town with its own page here. The county seat, Knoxville, is 12 miles to the north-east. The closest other public access is Concord Marina, 1.1 miles to the south-west on the same water. For bait, Dunmore Bait & Tackle in Louisville is about 6 miles away.

Coordinates 35.87550, -84.11580

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Aerial view of Fox Road Marina — Fox Road Marina from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Fox Road Marina

Pay to enter: launch fee charged 4 out of 5 Facilities 4 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 Fox Road Marina. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Boat ramp

You can launch a trailered boat here. 1 lane.

Restrooms

Toilets on site, which is rarer than you would think.

Courtesy dock

A dock beside the ramp to tie off while you park the trailer.

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

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Fox Road Marina

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

largemouth bass smallmouth bass crappie bluegill striped bass white bass walleye sauger catfish

This is Knoxville’s home water, the Tennessee River running straight through the middle of the city, and it has hosted a string of high-profile bass tournaments. It fishes as a developed, current-influenced river lake rather than a highland reservoir.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Fox Road Marina

What you can keep from Fort Loudoun Lake at Fox Road Marina. TWRA sets 1 rule just for Fort Loudoun Lake. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

Fish	Daily limit	Length	Where or when
Black bass (combined)	5	15 in minimum	All black bass species
Crappie	15	10 in minimum	Statewide
Bluegill	No limit	No minimum	Statewide
Striped bass	2 striped and hybrid combined	15 in minimum	Statewide
White bass	15	No minimum	Statewide
Walleye	5	16 in minimum	Statewide
Sauger	10	15 in minimum	Statewide
Channel catfish	No limit under 34 in	Only one over 34 in	Statewide

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

11 public boat launches in Knox County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

Fort Loudoun Lake around Fox Road Marina

What the water at Fox Road Marina actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

Fort Loudoun LakeOpen the Fort Loudoun Lake page →George Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domain

French Broad RiverOpen the French Broad River page →Pollinator at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

Holston RiverOpen the Holston River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0

Fort Loudoun LakeOpen the Fort Loudoun Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0

French Broad RiverOpen the French Broad River page →U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region / Public domain

Holston RiverOpen the Holston River page →Dacoshi / CC BY-SA 3.0

Next one along

More Fort Loudoun Lake access near Fox Road Marina

The closest other public access points on Fort Loudoun Lake, measured straight line from Fox Road Marina. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free4 out of 5facilitiesMarina · CountyConcord Marina1.1 miles south-west1 ramp, 2 lanesrestroomsDirections and detail →35.86600, -84.13060 Free4.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyCarl Cowan Park2.0 miles south-eastDirectly off Northshore Drive1 ramp, 1 lanefishing piercanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →35.85060, -84.09650 Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesMarinaConcord Yacht Club2.7 miles south-westDirections and detail →35.84876, -84.15118 Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVALowe’s Ferry2.7 miles south-east3200 Weatherspoon Rd, Louisville, TN 377771 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.84835, -84.08022 Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVAPolland Creek3.4 miles southLouisville Road to Old Lowe’s Ferry1 ramp, 1 laneaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.82780, -84.09960 Free4 out of 5facilitiesMarina · MarinaChoto Marina4.4 miles south1 ramp, 1 lanerestroomsDirections and detail →35.81570, -84.14420

All 27 access points on Fort Loudoun Lake

Fox Road Marina water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Fox Road Marina

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Fox Road Marina, including Melton Hill Lake, Watts Bar Lake and Tellico Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on Fort Loudoun Lake or the ramp is busy.

Fee not listed2 out of 5facilitiesBoat LaunchHickory Creek AccessMelton Hill Lake · 7.7 miles west2118 Everett Rd, Knoxville, TN 379321 rampDirections and detail →35.89241, -84.25137 Fee not listed2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyMelton Hill ParkMelton Hill Lake · 8.6 miles north-west3230 Williams Bend Rd, Knoxville, TN 379321 rampDirections and detail →35.95207, -84.23595 Free4 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CitySolway RampMelton Hill Lake · 9.3 miles north-westOak Ridge Highway to Edgemoor Road, ramp on right1 ramp, 2 lanesDirections and detail →35.99560, -84.19280 Free4 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVABussell FerryWatts Bar Lake · 9.8 miles south-west1 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.78740, -84.25410 Free4.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVATVA Canal Access AreaTellico Lake · 10.0 miles south-west1 ramp, 3 lanescanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →35.77900, -84.24860 Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesFishing SiteWatts Bar Lake Fishing AccessWatts Bar Lake · 11 miles westDirections and detail →35.88675, -84.30550

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Fox Road Marina

The closest shops to Fox Road Marina that this site has checked. Dunmore Bait & Tackle in Louisville is nearest, about 6 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Louisville · about 6 milesDunmore Bait & TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Lenoir City · about 10 milesLane’s Landing Bait & TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Knoxville · about 11 milesAcademy Sports + OutdoorsChain sporting goods. Rods, reels, line, terminal tackle and a licence counter.Directions and phone →

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Common questions

Questions about Fox Road Marina

Can you launch a boat at Fox Road Marina?

Yes. TWRA records Fox Road Marina as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. There is a launch fee here, so bring money.

Do you need a fishing licence at Fox Road Marina?

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 Fox Road Marina?

Fort Loudoun Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, striped bass, white bass, walleye, sauger 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 Fox Road Marina?

Dunmore Bait & Tackle in Louisville is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 6 miles from Fox Road Marina. Lane’s Landing Bait & Tackle in Lenoir City is next, about 10 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Fox Road Marina?

Yes, TWRA records restrooms at this access point.

Who runs Fox Road Marina?

Fox Road Marina is listed under Marina 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 Fox Road Marina

Fox Road Marina is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing Fort Loudoun Lake27 public access points across 3 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Knox CountyEvery public spot in Knox County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listKnox County spot listAll 17 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near KnoxvilleShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near FarragutEverything within about 30 miles of Farragut, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Fox Road Marina, 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 Fort Loudoun Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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