South Holston Lake is consistently ranked among the finest trout fishing lakes in the eastern United States, a clear, deep TVA reservoir set against the dramatic backdrop of Holston Mountain. The dam's cold, oxygenated tailwaters support trophy rainbow and brown trout populations that attract fly fishermen from across the country. The lake's 7,580 acres also offer outstanding boating, camping, and scenic pleasure cruising. The South Holston River below the dam is a world-class tailwater trout fishery.