The 3 POIs in the Upper Watts Bar Riverine region of Watts Bar Lake. Marinas, restaurants, boat ramps, parks, campgrounds, and lake landmarks within this section of the lake. The dashed outline on the map below is how watts.bar groups these places into the region. Region boundaries on a long lake like this are fluid and depend on who you talk to; what you see here is the working definition we use to keep the directory navigable.
A serious tackle shop with a working diner inside, just upstream of the lake.
A large bait and tackle shop on Highway 321N in Lenoir City, with a deep tackle floor for both fresh and saltwater anglers and an attached diner-style grill that gets unexpectedly strong food write-ups.
A working Corps of Engineers lock that earns a second look if you catch a barge or a yacht going through.
The Fort Loudoun Navigation Lock on the Tennessee River in Lenoir City is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Recreational boaters lock through for free; the phone number is (865) 986-2762. Watching from the concrete step area is a worthwhile stop when traffic is moving.
A TVA dam along US-321 that doubles as a serious bank-fishing platform.
A Tennessee Valley Authority hydroelectric dam on the Tennessee River near Lenoir City, open to the public 24 hours. The overlook and bankside access draw fishermen far more than tourists, and the fishing is the reason most people come back.
The Upper Watts Bar Riverine region is one of the eight zones the watts.bar directory uses to group POIs. The lake regions page describes each region's character, traffic, and wind exposure.
3 POIs on the directory.
Last updated: April 30, 2026