Nearest Town:  Hayesville, North Carolina

Lake Size:  7,200 Acres

Fishing Species:  Spotted Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Bream, Catfish

Public Boat Access: 

Ledford Chapel Wildlife Access Ramp on Hwy. 64

From Hayesville take US-64 east about 4 miles to SR-1154. Turn right, following SR-1154 around the east side of Lake Chatuge to SR-1155. Turn right again and it is a little over 1 mile to boat ramp.

Lake Notes:  Lake Chatuge is located on the North Carolina/Georgia border.  132 miles of shoreline.  To catch Lake Chatuge spotted bass, target main-river shorelines and points in 10 to 25 feet of water.  Lake Chatuge has a fair amount of stumps and brush that provide good cover.  Light tackle and finesse-type lures work best on Lake Chatuge.

Lake Chatuge Maps 

Lake Chatuge Fishing Species

Lake Chatuge Spotted Bass

Lake Chatuge Smallmouth Bass

Lake Chatuge Largemouth Bass

Lake Chatuge Striped Bass

Lake Chatuge Crappie

Lake Chatuge Bream