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Fontana Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Sea trout

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General info

Fontana Lake is a lake located in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Graham County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

35°24′34.4″N 83°34′10.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Fontana Lake, NC

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35°24′34.4″N 83°34′10.3″W
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Cities nearby

Bryson City

7.0 miles away

Fontana Dam

14.5 miles away

Robbinsville

14.8 miles away

Cherokee

16.0 miles away

Franklin

19.1 miles away

Andrews

20.5 miles away

Townsend

21.1 miles away

Gatlinburg

22.2 miles away

Cullowhee

22.9 miles away

Marble

25.8 miles away

Walland

26.0 miles away

Pittman Center

26.2 miles away

Hayesville

28.8 miles away

Maggie Valley

29.5 miles away

Tate City

29.8 miles away

Glenville

29.9 miles away

Cosby

32.3 miles away

Highlands

32.3 miles away

Sky Valley

32.3 miles away

Sevierville

33.0 miles away

Seymour

34.2 miles away

Lake Junaluska

34.5 miles away

Fairgarden

34.9 miles away

Canton

42.2 miles away

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FAQ about Fontana Lake fishing

Fontana Lake is a lake located in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Graham County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35°24′34.4″N 83°34′10.3″W
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