Reunions At Douglas Lake

Douglas Lake is a popular destination in Sevier County and the surrounding counties, and it follows that plenty of people wish to hold vacations, weddings, and family get-togethers on this big, blue, beautiful lake for fun, atmosphere, and a relaxing place to stay. Douglas Lake is most convenient to Dandridge and Sevierville, but you can also get to Knoxville and Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg from Douglas Lake too.

Naturally, Douglas Lake is a hotbed for all things waterside and entertaining. Fishing is a first; so is boating and jet skiing, and there are plenty of services available to let you and your family do just that. Imagine meeting up with aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters you haven't seen in years for catching up on a Pontoon, or fishing off a boat like you've always planned.

In the summer, the lake shore becomes a great place for a picnic.
You can ride horses and Motorcycles if you've got the nerve.

Lakeside Fun Listings for boat rentals, water sports, restaurants, fishing, and more.

Fishing

Douglas Lake provides fishermen with the hefty catches of Sauger, (Feb-March) in the river from Hwy 25 bridge upstream. Largemouth, (April-May), Crappie, (Usually March-May) A honeycomb of wide, shallow embayments attract the crappie in huge numbers during the spring spawning season, occasionally earlier.  Excellent fishing. White Bass, (Feb-March), mid April in the headwaters.  Bluegill, (April-Oct.)

Boating on Douglas Lake and Tennessee Rivers

The Tennessee River system, with its many reservoirs, offers area residents unsurpassed boating opportunities. All types of watercraft, from canoes to cruisers, can be seen on the water throughout the boating season.

"Historic" Dandridge is the official name of Tennessee's second oldest city, just 12 miles from Douglas Lake. It is located in the northern bank of the French Broad River (of which Douglas Lake is a part of) and is centered around the junction of Tennessee State Route 92, connecting to Jefferson City as well as Sevier County.

Dandridge is centered around its "Historic" status, not necessarily its tourism, and is a quieter spot to visit than Sevier County. It is home to a large country club and golf course, and plenty of homegrown restaurants and shops.  Dandridge is also blessed to be near another popular lake with Cherokee Lake. Douglas is south, Cherokee is north. Expect plenty of fishing opportunities looking for small mouth bass, walleye, black crappie.

Mostly, Dandridge is just a cool, quiet place to relax in if the lakes are too busy or you'd just like to get away from it all. But because its often quiet  in town doesn't mean it stays that way; there is a huge June Music Jubilee in the summer, Music every night on Thursdays in September, and of course there's always something for Christmas.

Restaurants in Dandridge, Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Area Attractions

Gatlinburg Ziplines - Experience the most awesome ziplines in Gatlinburg! Gatlinburg Zipline Adventures is a unique opportunity to view the stunning Mountains and have the ride of your life!  Nine ziplines and 1 skybridge in downtown Gatlinburg, just 2 blocks from the Parkway and adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

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