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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
TWRA assessing if TVA Cherokee Dam changes could harm ‘critical' Striped Bass habitat
GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking anglers for feedback as they assess how a Tennessee Valley Authority change to the Cherokee Dam could harm a 'critical survival zone' for large Striped Bass. According to the TWRA, the TVA has announced plans to replace the current aeration system at Cherokee Dam in 2026 with new turbine technology. The upgrade, which is meant to improve water quality downstream, could have negative impacts for aquatic wildlife in the Cherokee Reservoir, particularly Striped Bass, the TWRA said. 'Unleash American energy' Tennessee Valley Authority reviews coal plans following Trump's executive orders The current oxygenation lines in the reservoir were installed to meet the TVA's requirement for minimum dissolved oxygen levels in water that is discharged below the dam. One of the unexpected benefits of the system was the creation of a cool, oxygen-rich refuge in the reservoir during summer months, which is a 'critical survival zone' for Striped Bass, who rely on cooler, well-oxygenated water to make it through the hot summer months. The Cherokee Reservoir provides limited natural options. The upgrade, however, will allow the TVA to meet the downstream oxygenation goals without needing to operate the in-reservoir oxygen lines, which would cause the refuge area of Striped Bass to disappear. The TWRA said this will significantly reduce their chances of surviving the summer and reaching sizes over 25 inches. The agency said it anticipates there will be a higher summer mortality rate among the species, similar to what was seen during an incident last year when the oxygen lines were not yet active during a period of high heat. The TWRA is working to develop a response plan to address the expected changes. Initially, the agency is asking for input from anglers through creel surveys being conducted on the Cherokee Reservoir concerning the new development. Anglers and stakeholders are also invited to share feedback and questions by contacting TWRA_Fisheries@ Search underway for missing teens after police pursuit in Loudon County Striped Bass were originally native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, also known as the Gulf of America. The species may also be called rockfish, striper, or linesides. In Tennessee, the species is only found where they have been stocked or where they have migrated from stocked waters. The average harvested size of Striped Bass from reservoirs is approximately 32 inches, but the state record is 65 pounds and 6 ounces. The TWRA says there have not been changes made to Striped Bass or Hybrid Striped Bass stocking programs in the Cherokee Reservoir. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
What is Georgia's deepest lake? Where to go for some of the best bass fishing in GA
As spring draws closer and Georgia warms up, more families will be spending time on the water. The state has more than 425,000 acres of lakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. But what is the deepest lake in Georgia? Here's a closer look at it and what the lake has to offer guests. Carters Lake is the deepest lake in Georgia, according to the Center for Land Use Interpretation. It has an average depth of the lake of 200 feet, a maximum depth of about 450 feet, a surface area of 3,200 acres, and 62 miles of shoreline, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Most wanted: Tickets for Beyoncé's Atlanta concert on sale today. Here's how to get them Carters Lake is named after Farrish Carter Tate of Georgia who served on the U.S. House of Representatives from 1893 to 1905 and was U.S. district attorney for the northern district of Georgia, according to his congressional biography. The lake also features Carters Dam, which was built by the Army Corps in 1977 and is the tallest earthen dam east of the Mississippi River. It has been used to act as a watershed to control annual flooding and generate power. Carters Lake is just south of Chatham and Ellijay and borders Gilmer and Murray counties. Carters Lake offers not only great views of the water, but also the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. It also offers a lot of recreational activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. There's a privately run, full-service marina offering boat docks, cabin rentals and boat rentals. To make a reservation, call (706) 276-4891. Georgia Department of Natural Resources says 55 distinct fish attractor sites found in the lake. You're very likely to see Alabama Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Walleye. You may also catch Catfish or Crappie. While Carters Lake is the deepest lake, it's not the largest. According the GDNR, here are some of the biggest: Clarks Hill Lake: 78,000 acres Lake Hartwell: 56,000 acres Lake Walter F. George: 45,700 acres Lake Eufaula: 45,180 acres Lake Sidney Lanier: 38,000 acres Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Georgia's deepest lake offers great bass fishing, boating. Here's where
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
What's the deepest lake in Georgia? How to visit the lake known for its fishing, boating
As spring draws closer and Georgia warms up, more families will be spending time on the water. The state has more than 425,000 acres of lakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. But what is the deepest lake in Georgia? Here's a closer look at it and what the lake has to offer guests. Carters Lake is the deepest lake in Georgia, according to the Center for Land Use Interpretation. It has an average depth of the lake of 200 feet, a maximum depth of about 450 feet, a surface area of 3,200 acres, and 62 miles of shoreline, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Most wanted: Tickets for Beyoncé's Atlanta concert on sale today. Here's how to get them Carters Lake is named after Farrish Carter Tate of Georgia who served on the U.S. House of Representatives from 1893 to 1905 and was U.S. district attorney for the northern district of Georgia, according to his congressional biography. The lake also features Carters Dam, which was built by the Army Corps in 1977 and is the tallest earthen dam east of the Mississippi River. It has been used to act as a watershed to control annual flooding and generate power. Carters Lake is just south of Chatham and Ellijay and borders Gilmer and Murray counties. Carters Lake offers not only great views of the water, but also the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. It also offers a lot of recreational activities like fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. There's a privately run, full-service marina offering boat docks, cabin rentals and boat rentals. To make a reservation, call (706) 276-4891. Georgia Department of Natural Resources says 55 distinct fish attractor sites found in the lake. You're very likely to see Alabama Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Walleye. You may also catch Catfish or Crappie. While Carters Lake is the deepest lake, it's not the largest. According the GDNR, here are some of the biggest: Clarks Hill Lake: 78,000 acres Lake Hartwell: 56,000 acres Lake Walter F. George: 45,700 acres Lake Eufaula: 45,180 acres Lake Sidney Lanier: 38,000 acres Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: What's the deepest lake in Georgia? Here's what to know
