Fontana Lake, NC

AKA: Fontana Reservoir

Lake Overview
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Contact Info

Get current fishing conditions, seasonal fishing patterns, species reports and fishing tips.

Fontana Lake, NC

About Fontana Lake

Fontana Lake awaits your visit for a day on the water. With over 230 miles of scenic shoreline, Fontana Lake offers a broad range of water-sport opportunities. This 11,700-acre reservoir, located in the western part of the state, has a wide variety of camping and lodging choices. Public boat ramps and marinas make boating a pleasure, and boat rentals are available for varied types of boats. There is limited shoreline access to much of the lake. Boats, canoes, and kayaks are the preferred ways to enjoy these waters.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

Click here for boat rentals.

Marinas

Click here for marinas.

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cable Cove Boating Access
County Rd 1287, Fontana Dam, NC 28733
This is a concrete ramp with primitive parking, just passed the Cable Cove Campground on Cable Cove Road.

Lemmons Branch Boat Launch
Conveniently located in the southwest sector of the lake, this two-lane concrete ramp has paved parking for over fifty vehicles. Take Highway 28 to Tsali Road to Lemons Branch Boatdock Road.

Prince Boat Dock Parking Marina
This is a primitive ramp and parking, located on Thomas Park Road.

Tsali Boating Access Ramp
Located in the southwest sector of the lake, at the end of Tsali Road, this is a primitive launch area and parking.

Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

The Campground at Fontana Village - 828 498-2211

Turkey Creek Campground - 828 488-8966

Teaberry Hill RV Campground - 828 479-3953

Stecoah Valley RV Resort Campground - 239 707-3469

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, yellow perch, steelhead and muskie at Fontana Lake in North Carolina.