Pickett Seeing Benefits From Bill Dance Signature Program
Approaching the five-year anniversary of Dale Hollow Lake being named a Bill Dance Signature Lake, Pickett County officials say the designation is paying off for the local economy. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county has seen an uptick in fishermen visiting the lake. Bilbrey said the uptick has led to a small boost in […]
Tourism Benefits From 40th Dale Hollow Bass Classic
Anglers from all over the country are in Byrdstown this weekend for the 40th annual Dale Hollow Bass Classic. Teams of two compete over two days to reel in the best bass possible. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the chamber of commerce started the event to bring more tourism to the area. “This is the […]
All Women’s Fishing Tournament Coming To Dale Hollow
Female anglers can hit the water on Dale Hollow Lake this weekend for the 2 Chicks in a Boat Fishing Tournament. 2 Chicks in a Boat Co-founder Lori Povisil said she has been fishing since she was four years old, and got started hosting tournaments to spread the joy of fishing to other women. Povisil […]
Official: Invasive Species Could Harm Dale Hollow
Tennessee Wildlife Officials have found Alabama Bass in many lakes and reservoirs across the state and are concerned about the invasive species finding their way to Dale Hollow Lake. TWRA Region Three Reservoir Fisheries Manager Mike Jolley said he believes the species is being illegally moved to many areas in Tennessee. The bass was originally […]
Dance Giant Bass Open To Highlight Dale Hollow’s Unique Fishing, Slot Limit
A distinct fishing environment. That’s one of the attributes bringing new fishing tournaments to Dale Hollow Lake, according to Bill Dance Giant Bass Open Creator Shane Frazier. The Open announced its 2024 schedule includes a weekend at Dale Hollow Lake. Frazier said the lake was chosen from a group of thirteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes […]
Bass Pro Tour, National TV Audience Coming To Dale Hollow Lake In 24
The third stage of the 2024 Bass Pro Tour will be held at Dale Hollow Lake April 9-14. The event is the largest fishing event ever hosted by Dale Hollow and the Pickett County Chamber of Commerce. The county will host 80 boats in total, each manned with a fisherman, a cameraman and a judge. […]
Dale Hollow & Center Hill Lake Water Levels Already Down Per Plan
Dry weather may be causing issues in various parts of the Upper Cumberland, but not at the biggest bodies of water, Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lakes. Robert Dillingham is Civil Engineer for the Nashville District of the Corp of Engineers. He said both Dale Hollow and Center Hill were prepared for the lack of […]
8th Annual Dale Hollow Classic Registrations Go Live Tuesday Morning
Registrations go live Tuesday morning for Byrdstown’s 8th Annual Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic on April 23rd and 24th. Mayor Sam Gibson said that the buddy tournament is perfect for both seasoned and new fishermen. He said sometimes pairs will be a father and son, a husband and wife, or even just two pals. “And […]
Clay Looking Forward To Opportunities Through New TDEC Initiative
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan is looking forward to meeting with TDEC about the development of Clay’s tourism industry. TDEC announced a new initiative Wednesday aimed at growing tourism industries in rural and distressed counties by leveraging state lands. Reagan said that the opportunity to highlight their area using nearby Standing Stone, Dale Hollow Lake, […]
Kids Fishing Rodeo Returns To Dale Hollow
The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is hosting its 23rd Kids’ Fishing Rodeo in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week. Acting in association with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Project Leader Thomas Reeves said the event is a great opportunity for young fishers of any level […]
