Fontana Lake fishing forecast

North Carolina · reservoir

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Fish to target

• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass
• Spotted bass
• Walleye
• Crappie
• Rainbow trout
• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)

Safety: dam releases

Tennessee Valley Authority - Fontana Dam controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.