Chatuge Lake In North Carolina

Boating, camping and fishing.

Come enjoy boating, fishing, water skiing and other water sport activities at Chatuge Lake in the southwest corner of the state, at Hayesville. This is a 7,480-acre lake with excellent amenities to make an outing here a pleasant experience. Boat rentals are available at marinas for power boats, canoes and kayaks. Fishing from shore is also a viable option here, with some day-use areas providing over a mile of shoreline for fishing. With three kinds of bass this is a great destination for bass anglers. Rocky banks, some with stumps and laydowns offer cover to bass. There are also many boat docks which often create ideal hangouts for bass, crappie and sunfish. There are plenty of ledges and submerged humps around the lake for structure fishing, and those located near deeper creek channels often produce fish fairly consistently. Because the lake is located in both Georgia and North Carolina, fishing regulations for both states come into play. Check fishing regulations for specific rules regarding this reservoir, before wetting a line.

Area Amenities

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

Camping

Long Ridge Campground - 762 500-2055

Jackrabbit Mountain Campground - 828 837-5152

Ho-Hum Campground - 828 389-6740

Clay County Park Campground - 828 389-3532

Lake Chatuge Map

Fishing

Fish species found in Chatuge Lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, bream and hybrid striped bass.

Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Spotted bass Channel catfish Black crappie Walleye Bluegill Hybrid Striped Bass