Nearest Town:  Almond, North Carolina

Lake Size:  10,230 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Crappie, Bluegill, Lake Trout

Public Boat Access:  Many located around Fontana Lake including:

Old 288 Ramp

Lemons Branch Ramp - Follow Highway 74, then turn North on Highway 28; look for the Tsali Recreation Area on your right and follow signs to boat launch.

Cable Cove - Take NC28 North 8.2 miles turn right onto SR1287(Cable Cove).

Lake Notes:  238 miles of shoreline.  Fontana Lake is located between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest in a protected harbor.  Its deep, cold waters provide ideal habitat for a variety of fish.  Known as one of North Carolina's best Smallmouth Bass lakes.  Deep lake with a max. depth over 400 ft.

Fontana Lake Maps 

Fontana Lake Fishing Species

Fontana Lake Largemouth Bass

Fontana Lake Smallmouth Bass

Fontana Lake Walleye

Fontana Lake Muskie

Fontana Lake Crappie

Fontana Lake Bluegill