Major League Fishing Returns To Dale Hollow Lake
The Major League Fishing Toyota Series will be coming to Dale Hollow Lake Wednesday for a three-day tournament. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Director Billy Robbins said they are anticipating the event to bring in about $750,000 to the local economy. “We’ve been lucky enough to pick them up for the second year,” Robbins said. […]
Podcast Launched For Lake Lovers, First Timers
Upper Cumberland lake lovers can get their Dale Hollow Lake fix with a new podcast. The Dale Hollow Lake Podcast is hosted by Richard and Nathan DeVries. Nathan DeVries said working at East Point Marina the idea came out of all the questions they get from both locals and first timers. “We have people who […]
Dale Hollow Lake Passes Go Digital
Visitors to Dale Hollow Lake can now purchase annual and day passes for the 2021 season online. Park Ranger Sondra Carmen said this is a part of a pilot program with the Army Corps of Engineers to increase convenience for patrons. “More and more people are getting mobile with their phones, and they’re out and […]
Cookeville Hosting National, International Fishing Events
Cookeville will host the 2021 U.S. Kayak Open and the 2022 FIPSed Kayak Fishing World Championships. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said landing national and international fishing events is a huge win. Brown said hosting international events are exactly what communities are looking for when it comes to tourism. “We’re just excited, […]
Dale Hollow Lake Water Levels Present Dangers For Winter Boaters
As Dale Hollow Lake’s water levels fall over the winter, officials are warning boat goers of dangerous shallows. The current water levels sit at 638 feet, 13 under the summer average. While this decrease comes naturally, Conservation Ranger Greg Nivens said the whole outlook of the lake changes with the seasons. “Just be cautious out […]
Pickett County Rescue Squad Get Dale Hollow Lake Donations
Pickett County’s Volunteer Rescue Squad received over $1,200 in donations from a collection box set up at Sunset Marina. Rescue Squad Captain Garry Garrett said even though the city and county provide money, donations to the rescue squad make their work possible. Garrett said getting the support of the people they volunteer to help, allows […]
COVID, Weather Affect Pickett County Fishing Tournaments
Pickett County played host to two different fishing tournaments but the pandemic and weather created less than ideal results. The Renegade Fishing Tournment ran from October 19-24 and the FLW tournament ran from October 26-31. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said the FLW tournament ended up with half of its regular […]
Standing Stone Opens 10 Restored Cabins
10 newly restored cabins opened Tuesday at Standing Stone Park, concluding a $1.4 million dollar project. There were state officials, state legislators and Overton county leaders in attendance to speak and tour the renovated cabins. Standing Stone Park Manager Chris Cole spoke to what this investment means for the people who make the park their […]
Dale Hollow Lake Fishing Tourney Brings 320 Participants
The Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament will bring some 320 participants and as many as 180 boats to Dale Hollow Lake starting Monday. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said there will be road signs and businesses showing their support for the six days of fishing. Unfortunately, Robbins said those who are not […]
Dale Hollow Eagles Looking for New Nest
Both of the Dale Hollow Eagles and two fledglings have been spotted in the area of their old nest that was destroyed in the Spring. The Dale Hollow Eagles are named Obey and River, and are famous for their nest cam. Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Facebook Manager Darlene Neeley said there was a watcher in […]
