Lake Chatuge was created in 1942. The TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) constructed a 2,950 foot dam across the Hiawassee River. Originally it was for the purpose of flood control and to bring affordable electrical power to the area.
Lake Chatuge has an abundance of scenic coves along its 133 mile shoreline are great for fishing, swimming, boating, camping and other water sports. Lake Chatuge which travels between Hiawassee Georgia and Hayesville North Carolina. The entire lake is approximately 7,200 acres, 3,700 of which are in Clay County, NC.
The Weir, just north of the dam, offers picnic tables and a launch for canoes and tubes for a trip on the Hiawassee River to a take out area near Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area.
There are three public boat ramps on the North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge: Jackrabbit Mountain Campground, off Hwy 175; Gibson Cove Campground, off Myers Chapel Road; and Ledford Chapel Wildlife Access Ramp, on Hwy 64.
Thirty-two species of fish inhabit Lake Chatuge, with Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, spotted Bass, Sunfish and White Bass predominating. Striped White Bass hybrids are stocked annually. Fishing licenses are required for all except residents using digestible bait, whether fishing in streams or the lake; short-term licenses are available for visitors.
Licenses: 919-662-4370
Water conditions and Release Schedules: 828-837-7395.
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Western North Carolina Attractions
Western North Carolina's attractions and activities guide for the Appalachian Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park catering to everyone looking for things to do in WNC.
Western NC Attractions include the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Western NC area attractions offer many activities which include the Appalachian Trail, Biltmore House & Gardens, Blowing Rock, Cherohala Skyway, Cherokee Bear Zoo, Cherokee Indian Museum, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Chimney Rock Park, the Cradle of Forestry, Deep Creek Tubing, Fields of the Wood, Fontana Dam & Lake, Grand Father Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Linville Caverns, Mountain Farm & Museum, Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala River Rafting, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Pack Place, Pisgah National Forest, The Road to Nowhere, Tribal Bingo, Tsali Biking & Horseback Riding Trails, Tuckasegee River Rafting, the outdoor drama Unto These Hills and WNC Nature Center.
Activities available include biking, boating, fly fishing, gem mining, hiking, horseback riding, knee-boarding, lake fishing, mountain biking, rafting, site seeing, snow skiing (at Cataloochee), swimming, tubing, water skiing and waterfall guide.
Western NC Attractions include the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Western NC area attractions offer many activities which include the Appalachian Trail, Biltmore House & Gardens, Blowing Rock, Cherohala Skyway, Cherokee Bear Zoo, Cherokee Indian Museum, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Chimney Rock Park, the Cradle of Forestry, Deep Creek Tubing, Fields of the Wood, Fontana Dam & Lake, Grand Father Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Linville Caverns, Mountain Farm & Museum, Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala River Rafting, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Pack Place, Pisgah National Forest, The Road to Nowhere, Tribal Bingo, Tsali Biking & Horseback Riding Trails, Tuckasegee River Rafting, the outdoor drama Unto These Hills and WNC Nature Center.
Activities available include biking, boating, fly fishing, gem mining, hiking, horseback riding, knee-boarding, lake fishing, mountain biking, rafting, site seeing, snow skiing (at Cataloochee), swimming, tubing, water skiing and waterfall guide.
Great Smokey Mountain National Park
Text From the National Park Service Website:
Diversity of Life
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park.
Celebrate the park's 75th Anniversary in 2009.
Things to Do
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies. Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities. more...
Wildlife
Most visitors come to the Smokies hoping to see a bear. Some 1,500 bears live in the park. From the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to microscopic organisms, the Smokies have the most biological diversity of any area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. more...
An Abundance of Wildflowers
The park is a world-renowned preserve of wildflower diversity—over 1,660 kinds of flowering plants are found here, more than in any other North American national park. From the earliest hepaticas and spring-beauties in the late winter to showy rhododendron and azalea shrubs in summer, to the last asters in the late fall, blooming flowers can be found nearly year-round in the park. more...
Ranger-Guided Programs and Special Events
Ranger-guided programs give visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of the park with a Ranger. Programs are offered in spring, summer, and fall. more...
Climate
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. When planning a trip to the Smokies, keep in mind that elevations in the park range from 800 feet to 6,643 feet and that the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies at lower elevations do not guarantee equally pleasant weather on the higher peaks. more...
Diversity of Life
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park.
Celebrate the park's 75th Anniversary in 2009.
Things to Do
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies. Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities. more...
Wildlife
Most visitors come to the Smokies hoping to see a bear. Some 1,500 bears live in the park. From the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to microscopic organisms, the Smokies have the most biological diversity of any area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. more...
An Abundance of Wildflowers
The park is a world-renowned preserve of wildflower diversity—over 1,660 kinds of flowering plants are found here, more than in any other North American national park. From the earliest hepaticas and spring-beauties in the late winter to showy rhododendron and azalea shrubs in summer, to the last asters in the late fall, blooming flowers can be found nearly year-round in the park. more...
Ranger-Guided Programs and Special Events
Ranger-guided programs give visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of the park with a Ranger. Programs are offered in spring, summer, and fall. more...
Climate
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. When planning a trip to the Smokies, keep in mind that elevations in the park range from 800 feet to 6,643 feet and that the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies at lower elevations do not guarantee equally pleasant weather on the higher peaks. more...
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