Nearest Town:  Murphy, North Carolina

Lake Size:  6,090 Acres

Fishing Species:  Striped Bass, Muskie, Bluegill, Perch

Public Boat Access:

Grape Creek Access - Located off Tennessee St./Joe Brown Hwy.

Hanging Dog Access - Located off Joe Brown Hwy. & Hanging Dog Rd.

Ramsey Bluff Access - Located off Hanging Dog Rd. on Ramsey Bluff Rd.

Lake Notes:  163 miles of shoreline.  Max. depth over 200 ft.  Lake Hiwassee is surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest.  Lake Hiwassee is primarily fed by the Hiwassee, Nottely, and Valley rivers.

Lake Hiwassee Map 

Lake Hiwassee Fishing Species

Lake Hiwassee Striped Bass

Lake Hiwassee Muskie

Lake Hiwassee Bluegill