Guide To Fishing At Hiwassee Lake

AKA: Hiwassee Reservoir, Lake Hiwassee

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow perch and striped bass at Hiwassee Lake in North Carolina.

Home of the state record for both smallmouth bass and striped bass, Hiwassee Reservoir is a 6,200-acre lake in the southwest corner of the state. There is 180 miles of shoreline to explore while searching for the bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, sunfish and striped bass which reside in this 200 feet-deep reservoir. Whether fishing from a fancy bass boat, a canoe, a kayak or any other watercraft, you'll find plenty of area for fishing. The lake is also quite friendly to anglers preferring shoreline fishing. Three marinas serve the boating public with full marina services, including boat rentals. Campgrounds with RV spaces are conveniently located nearby the lake.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Primary fish species residing in Hiwassee Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Hiwassee Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Dukes Hideaway Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
828 835-3332

Harbor Cove Marina
Rentals: Pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards
828 644-5253

Mountain View Marina
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
828 644-5451

Shooks Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
828 837-2863

Marinas

Dukes Hideaway Marina
555 Duke Lodge Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
828 835-3332

Harbor Cove Marina
400 Harbor Cove Ln
Murphy, NC 28906
828 644-5253

Mountain View Marina
200 Dean Aldrich Dr
Murphy, NC 28906
828 644-5451

Shooks Marina
11003 Joe Brown Hwy
Murphy, NC 28906
828 837-2863

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

2070 National Forest Boating Access
This is a primitive boat launch ramp with limited parking.

Hanging Dog Boat Ramp
This two-lane boat ramp has a dock and unimproved parking.

Hiwassee - Mickens Boat Ramp
Plenty of paved parking and a boat dock enhance this two-lane launch ramp. It is located at the southern end of Michen Branch road in the northwest sector of the lake.

Ramsey Bluff Boating Access
This is a primitive boat launch ramp with limited parking.

Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.