Relax on the balcony overlooking Watts Bar lake seconds from 58 Landing Boat launch, walking trails, City Park and Fort Southwest Point. 30 minutes to Knoxville 1 hour to The Great Smoky Mountains. Great fishing and water activities on Watts Bar - Brimming with striper, largemouth and spotted bass, and world-record-sized cat fish and crappie, Watts Bar Lake is one of the most popular fishing lakes in East Tennessee. Duck hunting is a popular sport during the winter season. You'll find it's a prime spot for birdwatching: great blue herons, osprey and bald eagles.