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.
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
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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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Crawford's Campground - 828 837-9077
Murphy - Peace Valley KOA Campground - 828 837-6223
Hiwassee Lake NC Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Hiwassee Lake
Shooks Marina & Boat Rentals
11003 Joe Brown Hwy
Murphy, NC 28906
828 837-2863
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Hiwassee Lake in North Carolina.
NORTH CAROLINA


Smallmouth bass and striped bass fishing in southwest NC.