lake in North Carolina, USA
A deep 10,000-acre TVA reservoir below the Smokies, fished for smallmouth bass, walleye, muskellunge and white bass under statewide limits. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains in Graham and Swain counties.
Fontana Lake is a lake in North Carolina, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Fontana Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Fontana Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Fontana Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Fontana Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Fontana Lake:
Anglers at Fontana Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Fontana Lake before you cast a line.
Fontana Lake is a lake in North Carolina, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.