ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — College anglers will head to Watauga Lake this fall to compete for a chance to appear in the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville. B.A.S.S., the Bass Anglers Sportman ...

As has been the trend in recent weeks, local bass fishing continues to reach its high point in the season in the midst of the ...

ELIZABETHTON — Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby said the past weekend’s Bassmaster College Bracket Tournament at Watauga Lake was a success, drawing praise from participants and promoters of the event ...

BUTLER — Tripp Berlinsky did a lot more than catch the most fish at Watauga Lake for the Strike King Bassmaster College Series championship. He also won respect and admiration from many people from ...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Saturday, the Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department will host its fourth annual fishing tournament on Watauga Lake. Saturday, Sept. 6, will mark the fourth year the ...

Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby and Director of Tourism Luke Freeman stopped by First at Four to talk about the upcoming tournament. It's set to take place September 26-29, 2025, on Watauga Lake.