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Boat Launch · Sevier County

Highway 66 Bridge, French Broad River

1 ramp, 1 lane, canoe / kayak landing. 5 miles from Sevierville.

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With a guide

Guides and charters near Highway 66 Bridge

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

Capt. Skylar Hamilton · Dandridge

Skylar Hamilton Guide Service

Bassskylarhamiltonfishing.com

Capt. Nathan Mountain · Dandridge / Gatlinburg

Nathan Mountain Outdoors

Largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, bluegill, troutCall 423-726-0240nathanmountainoutdoors.com

Capt. Jim Durham · Multi-base TN/KY

StriperFun Guide Service

Cherokee Lake stripersCall 931-403-2501striperfun.com

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What to bring

Tackle for Highway 66 Bridge

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How to get there

Getting to Highway 66 Bridge

Highway 66 Bridge is a public boat launch on French Broad River in Sevier County, Tennessee, run by TDOT.

2375 Winfield Dunn Pkway, Sevierville, TN 37876

Highway 66 Bridge is 4.9 miles north of Sevierville, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Douglas Tailwater Access, 2.5 miles to the north-east on the same water. For bait, Lakeview Market & Deli in Dandridge is about 11 miles away.

Coordinates 35.93712, -83.58324

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Aerial view of Highway 66 Bridge
Highway 66 Bridge from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Highway 66 Bridge

Free to launch 2.5 out of 5 Facilities 2.5 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 Highway 66 Bridge. 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.

Canoe and kayak

A landing shallow enough to carry a paddle craft in and out.

Open 24 hours

TWRA records round the clock access, so early starts are fine.

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

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Highway 66 Bridge

French Broad River holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.

largemouth basssmallmouth bassrock basssaugermuskellungecatfishredhorse

Crosses the northern part of the county and receives the Little Pigeon north of Sevierville; below Douglas Dam it is a stocked trout tailwater, and further down it becomes one of the state’s better smallmouth rivers.

Everything on French Broad RiverFind a local fishing guide

What you can keep

Fishing limits at Highway 66 Bridge

What you can keep from French Broad River at Highway 66 Bridge. TWRA sets 4 rules just for French Broad River. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Smallmouth bass518 in minimumHwy 168 to Douglas Dam
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combined13–17 in protected slot, one over 17 inHwy 321 bridge upstream to NC line
Walleye5 walleye/sauger combined15 in minimumHwy 321 bridge upstream to NC line
Sauger5 walleye/sauger combinedNo minimum, only one over 16 inHwy 321 bridge upstream to NC line; includes sauger/walleye hybrids
Largemouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Rock bass20No minimumStatewide
Muskellunge136 in minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide

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

3 public boat launches in Sevier County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

French Broad River around Highway 66 Bridge

What the water at Highway 66 Bridge actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

French Broad River, TennesseeFrench Broad RiverOpen the French Broad River page →Pollinator at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0Douglas Lake, TennesseeDouglas LakeOpen the Douglas Lake page →Dwight Burdette / CC BY 3.0French Broad River, TennesseeFrench Broad RiverOpen the French Broad River page →U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region / Public domainDouglas Lake, TennesseeDouglas LakeOpen the Douglas Lake page →Pi.1415926535 / CC BY-SA 4.0French Broad River, TennesseeFrench Broad RiverOpen the French Broad River page →U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region / Public domainDouglas Lake, TennesseeDouglas LakeOpen the Douglas Lake page →Dwight Burdette / CC BY 3.0

Next one along

More French Broad River access near Highway 66 Bridge

The closest other public access points on French Broad River, measured straight line from Highway 66 Bridge. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free4 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVADouglas Tailwater Access2.5 miles north-east1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.95871, -83.54715Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesFishing SiteFrench Broad River Fishing Access2.9 miles north-eastDirections and detail →35.96141, -83.54108Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesBoat LaunchSeven Islands State Park5.7 miles westDirections and detail →35.95176, -83.68340Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CitySeven Islands5.9 miles west1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.94970, -83.68730Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CountyCruze Landing8.8 miles west1 rampcanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →35.96103, -83.73734Free4 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAWalters Bridge20 miles east1469 E US-25 70, Newport, TN 378211 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.04222, -83.25630
All 13 access points on French Broad River

Highway 66 Bridge water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, white bass.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Highway 66 Bridge

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Highway 66 Bridge, including Douglas Lake. Handy when the wind is wrong on French Broad River or the ramp is busy.

Launch fee4.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · MarinaMountain Cove MarinaDouglas Lake · 2.8 miles eastTake Douglas Dam Rd to the dam, Marina at Dam1 ramp, 2 lanescanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.95220, -83.53680Fee not listed2 out of 5facilitiesBoat LaunchDouglas Dam CampgroundDouglas Lake · 3.1 miles north-east1 rampDirections and detail →35.95867, -83.53445Free2 out of 5facilitiesAttention · TVAProvidence Rd Access AreaDouglas Lake · 4.0 miles east1998 Providence Rd, Sevierville, TN1 rampDirections and detail →35.93664, -83.51102Launch fee2.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · Private LandCowboy’s Bar and Grill at LakesideDouglas Lake · 5.1 miles north-eastI-40, exit 412, South on Deep Springs Rd for 2.8 mi, left on TN 139 then 0.1 mil, ramp on rightrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →35.97100, -83.50190Fee not listed1.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · Private LandMountain Harbor InnDouglas Lake · 6.2 miles north-eastFrom I-40, exit 412 then SE on Deep Springs Rd for about 3 mi, turn left on HWY 139E and go about 2.5 mi, access area on rightrentalsDirections and detail →35.97790, -83.48370Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · TVAShady Grove (Parcel 1)Douglas Lake · 7.0 miles north-eastHwy 139, Dandridge, TNDirections and detail →35.98224, -83.47074

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Highway 66 Bridge

The closest shops to Highway 66 Bridge that this site has checked. Lakeview Market & Deli in Dandridge is nearest, about 11 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Dandridge · about 11 milesLakeview Market & DeliSmall local store carrying bait, ice and the basics.Directions and phone →Dandridge · about 11 milesNathan Mountain OutdoorsSporting goods. Rods, reels, line and a licence counter.Directions and phone →Dandridge · about 11 milesBass Pro Shops/Cabela’s at KodakFull outdoor superstore. Rods, reels, boats, licences and a tackle wall.Directions and phone →
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Common questions

Questions about Highway 66 Bridge

Can you launch a boat at Highway 66 Bridge?

Yes. TWRA records Highway 66 Bridge as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. TWRA records it as free to launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at Highway 66 Bridge?

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 Highway 66 Bridge?

French Broad River holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, sauger, muskellunge, catfish and redhorse. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Highway 66 Bridge?

Lakeview Market & Deli in Dandridge is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 11 miles from Highway 66 Bridge. Nathan Mountain Outdoors in Dandridge is next, about 11 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Highway 66 Bridge?

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

Who runs Highway 66 Bridge?

Highway 66 Bridge is listed under TDOT 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 Highway 66 Bridge

Highway 66 Bridge is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing French Broad River13 public access points across 4 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Sevier CountyEvery public spot in Sevier County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listSevier County spot listAll 6 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near SeviervilleShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near SeviervilleEverything within about 30 miles of Sevierville, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Highway 66 Bridge, 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 French Broad River rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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