CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. - Heavy spring rains have created record-breaking water levels at Watauga Lake. That surge in water is spilling into local campsites and recreation areas. Albert Thomas is proud ...

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new project known as the Bill Dance Signature Lakes project aims to revitalize 18 Tennessee lakes. According to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), lakes across ...

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — College anglers will head to Watauga Lake this fall to compete for a chance to appear in the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville. B.A.S.S., the Bass Anglers Sportman ...

Every summer, many make the trip to their favorite fishing spots around East Tennessee, with goals ranging from besting their current catch record to simply spending quality time with family. “In the ...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Gov. Bill Lee and fishing legend Bill Dance have announced a new initiative to improve and enhance Tennessee lakes. Tennessee now has 18 Bill Dance signature lakes. That ...

ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby said the past weekend’s Bassmaster College Bracket Tournament at Watauga Lake was a success, drawing praise from participants and promoters of the event ...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Watauga Lake is expected to rise seven to eight feet between Wednesday and Sunday, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority River Forecast Center. According to the TVA ...