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Nickajack Lake is an incredibly beautiful lake surrounded by the steep, rugged walls of the Tennessee River Gorge. The lake was created by impounding the Tennessee River during the construction of Nickajack Dam, created for navigation, flood control, and power generation.
Today, it is the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful scenery, fish, kayak, or swim. Anglers come for the abundance of spotted, black and largemouth bass, catfish, and pan fish.
There are quite a few boat-launching ramps on both sides of the river below the dam as well as a concrete fishing pier. The lake is a paradise for boaters, and exploring its 215 miles of scenic shorelines is best done slowly from a kayak and canoe.
There are many sandy and pebbly spots for a nice dip into the lake during the summer.
Address: Nickajack Lake, Chattanooga, TN
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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