EZ-Troll Outdoors
InlandA small outdoor shop in Harriman with deeper inventory than the storefront suggests.
EZ-Troll is the kind of small-town outdoor shop that surprises you on the way in. The storefront in Harriman doesn't telegraph what's inside, and the inside has more than the bait-and-tackle category implies. Fishing tackle is the anchor (bass and crappie lures, hard and soft plastic, jig heads, minnows and meal worms), but the floor also covers apparel, shoes, hunting gear, and a small backpacking section near the middle of the store.
The customer-service culture here is consistent: friendly staff is the through-line, not the exception. The shop carries Kavu and Chaco items you wouldn't expect at a bait shop, and the shoe selection runs deeper than the square footage hints.
For Watts Bar fishermen, this is a pre-launch stop on the way to the lake from the Harriman side. It is inland, not on the water, so don't drive over here mid-day expecting to be fishing in five minutes. For picking up tackle, picking up worms, and getting a question answered before you launch, it punches above its weight.
Tips
- Plan around weekday hours; the store opens at 9 AM, so dawn-launch pickups will not work.
- Closed Sundays during winter; verify the current hours before driving over off-season.
- Ask the staff for local fishing advice; the in-store knowledge is part of what you are paying for.
What people love
- The breadth of inventory beyond fishing, including apparel, shoes, and a hidden backpacking section in the middle of the store.
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff who recognize repeat customers.
- Local fishing advice paired with the gear, not just retail transactions.
What to know
- It is inland, not lakeside; treat this as a stop on the way to the water, not at it.
- The store does not open until 9 AM, which can be late if you are planning a dawn launch.
Best time
Weekday mornings are best for unhurried browsing and questions; the store opens at 9 AM and the staff have time to talk before the lake traffic picks up.
First visit
The shop is on Roane State Highway in Harriman with parking out front. Walk in, ask a question, and you will get an honest answer.
Location
Frequently asked
When is EZ-Troll Outdoors open?
Winter hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, closed Sunday; summer hours may run longer but should be verified on the shop's site.
How do I get to EZ-Troll Outdoors?
The shop is on Roane State Highway in Harriman with parking out front. Walk in, ask a question, and you will get an honest answer.
What should I know before visiting EZ-Troll Outdoors?
It is inland, not lakeside; treat this as a stop on the way to the water, not at it.
Last updated: April 30, 2026