i have been there and have witnessed a decent crappie/white bass bite in the spring/fall from the shore. i have not launched there but it looks to be in a protected pocket. lots of the boaters fish the lock wall corners. like anywhere the water moves pretty good with a couple of generators so check the
http://www.tva.gov/lakes/ceh_r.htm before you go. heres a video on how to lauch a boat by yourself, i use this technique and it works like a charm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH3DxLX5hJg