What to bring
Tackle for Jefferson City
Three picks from the largemouth bass checklist that work for the fish here. Affiliate links: buying through them pays this site a small commission at no extra cost to you.
RodUgly Stik GX2 7 ft medium-heavy casting rodStiff enough to set a hook in grass, tough enough to live in a truck bed.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
ReelAbu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reelAn inexpensive baitcaster that casts cleanly once the brakes are set.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
Soft plasticZoom Trick WormThe Tennessee standard on a Texas rig or weightless along docks and grass edges.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
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Bait and tackle shops near Jefferson City
The nearest bait, tackle and marina stores to Jefferson City, each with its own page, directions and phone number.
Cherokee Bait & TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Mobile Bait StoreLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Bucks N BassTackle and bait for Jefferson County water. Call ahead out of season, winter hours are short.Directions and phone →Nathan Mountain OutdoorsSporting goods. Rods, reels, line and a licence counter.Directions and phone →Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s at KodakFull outdoor superstore. Rods, reels, boats, licences and a tackle wall.Directions and phone →Gilmore Boat DockLakeside operation with a dock store, bait and often boat rental.Directions and phone →Greenlee Campground & MarineTackle and bait for Grainger County water. Call ahead out of season, winter hours are short.Directions and phone →Greenlee of May SpringsTackle and bait for Grainger County water. Call ahead out of season, winter hours are short.Directions and phone →Wa-Ni Village ResortLakeside operation with a dock store, bait and often boat rental.Directions and phone →
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Marinas and bait near Jefferson City
Access points within reach of Jefferson City that TWRA records as carrying bait, rentals or marina services.
Launch fee4.5 out of 5facilitiesBlack Oak DockCherokee Lake · 2 mi from Jefferson CityI-40, exit 417, North on HWY 92 for 6.6 mil, right on Russell Ave for 1.2 mi, right on E Rhoten St, 1 mi, right on Black Oak Rd, marina is 1.3 mi on left1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.15400, -83.48630Free4.5 out of 5facilitiesCedar HillCherokee Lake · 6 mi from Jefferson City1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrestroomsrentalsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.19174, -83.43090Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesCedar Hill Boat DockCherokee Lake · 6 mi from Jefferson CityDirections and detail →36.19535, -83.42771Launch fee4.5 out of 5facilitiesThe Point MarinaDouglas Lake · 9 mi from Jefferson CityI-40, exit 417, south on TN 92 for 2.6 mi, right on Gay St, 0.1 mi over bridge, marina is on left2 ramps, 2 lanesrestroomsrentalsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.00960, -83.40800Fee not listed1.5 out of 5facilitiesMountain Harbor InnDouglas Lake · 10 mi from Jefferson CityFrom 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, -83.48370Launch fee2.5 out of 5facilitiesCowboy’s Bar and Grill at LakesideDouglas Lake · 10 mi from Jefferson CityI-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 out of 5facilitiesCard’nal Cove ResortCherokee Lake · 11 mi from Jefferson CityDirections and detail →36.26233, -83.41393Launch fee4.5 out of 5facilitiesSwann’s MarinaDouglas Lake · 11 mi from Jefferson CityI-40, exit 424, right to HWY 25/70, left, marina 1/2 mile on right2 ramps, 2 lanesrestroomsrentalsDirections and detail →36.03560, -83.33180
What it looks like
The water around Jefferson City
What you are buying gear for. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.
Cherokee LakeOpen the Cherokee Lake page →TVA Web Team / CC BY 2.0
Douglas LakeOpen the Douglas Lake page →Dwight Burdette / CC BY 3.0
Holston RiverOpen the Holston River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0
French Broad RiverOpen the French Broad River page →Pollinator at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Cherokee LakeOpen the Cherokee Lake page →Dwight Burdette / CC BY 3.0
Douglas LakeOpen the Douglas Lake page →Pi.1415926535 / CC BY-SA 4.011 public boat launches in Jefferson County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.