Guide To Fishing At Cheoah Lake

AKA: Lake Cheoah

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, redbreast sunfish, white bass and muskie at Cheoah Lake in North Carolina.

Located below Fontana Dam, Cheoah Lake is a 640-acre, cold-water fishery with several species of trout. One boat ramp and a fishing pier are open to the public. It is located on the western border of the state, at Tapaco. This wandering river lake is 29 miles long and has over 200 miles of shoreline. Because it is remote, and gets little fishing pressure, the fishing can often be very good for both quantity and quality. Trout are the main attraction, but the lake also supports populations of bass, sunfish and muskie.

Primary fish species residing in Cheoah Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Cheoah Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Rymers Ferry Lake Access
Use Meadow Branch Road (County Rd 1247) to reach this primitive ramp with limited parking.

Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

The Campground at Fontana Village - 828 498-2211

Cheoah Point Campground - 828 497-6431

Cheoah Lake NC Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Cheoah Lake
Cheoah Ranger District
1373 Thunderbird Mountain Rd,
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828 497-6431

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