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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 due to its diverse fishing ... Read More »

Pickett County Commission will move forward with a feasibility study for the Bill Dance Signature Lakes project. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county received just one bid after having to rebid the project. He said that is because the work is very specialized and requires certain qualifications to even be considered. “Once this study is completed it will actually ... Read More »

After not receiving bids on the first feasibility study, Pickett County Commission decided Tuesday night to rebid a study on upgrades at Dale Hollow Lake. The project includes work on the area near the Obey River Campgrounds as the site for the Bill Dance Signature Lakes program. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said since the original bid, they are expecting at ... Read More »

Pickett County has been approved an ARC grant to complete a feasibility study for Dale Hollow Lake’s participation in the Bill Dance Signature Lakes Program. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the $100,000 grant includes $6,500 from the county. He said the remaining balance will come from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Tennessee Department of Tourism. “What we’re looking ... Read More »

Fall Creek Falls Lake and Dale Hollow Lake will be a part of a new state initiative to enhance fishing at 18 Tennessee lakes. Governor Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance announced the Bill Dance Signature Lakes program Thursday. Some $15 million will be invested in fish stocking, habitat and fisheries management as well as improved access for fishing ... Read More »