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 The Smokies are a fisherman's
delight whether you prefer stillwater fishing on
Lake Fontana or trout fishing on one of our many mountain
streams. And the trout fishing is especially good in the well-stocked
Cherokee tribal waters.
CHEROKEE TRIBAL WATERS
The 11-month season begins the last
weekend in March. ( Tribal waters are closed from March 1 until the season opening weekend.)
No
license is required to fish in Cherokee Reservation waters, however
a tribal permit is required. There is a creel limit of 10 fish per permit/per day.
 • One-day permit: $7 ( creel
limit of ten)
• Two-day permit: $14
• Three-day permit: $20
• Five-day permit: $28
A permit is not required for children under 12, if
accompanied by a permitted adult.
There is a new catch-and-release section for flyfishing only. The stretch is more than two miles – from the Blue Ridge Parkway bridge on Big Cove Road to the River Valley Campground. An additional $20 annual permit is required in this section.
The tribe offers three handicapped fishing piers that accommodate wheelchairs. One is located at the fishing ponds in Big Cove and two are along the Oconaluftee River in downtown Cherokee.
NATIONAL PARK WATERS
To
fish in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you must have
either a valid North Carolina or Tennessee fishing license.
You
can purchase a basic North Carolina license at loations throughout the area.
NC License (Residents)
• One-day : $5
• One-year: $15
NC License (Non-residents)
• One-day : $10
• Two-day: $15
• One-year: $30
OTHER TROUT STREAMS
If you plan to fish for trout outside the
National Park, an additional "trout stamp" is
required at a cost of $10. Some of the trout streams are strictly
catch-and-release.
FONTANA LAKE
There are several marinas at Fontana Lake for boat rentals as well as several public boat ramps. Guide services are also available.
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The 'Reel' McCoy Fishing Guide Service
Steve McCoy
655 Mt. Noble Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-4194
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The "REEL" McCoy Fishing Guide Service, (you) and the Great Smoky Mtns. add up to fun and relaxation. Come and enjoy World Class trout and bass fishing. Take a fly casting lesson and put your skills to the test for a native trout or a big carp on the grass flats on Fontana Lake. Lake trips for bass (hot bite). Individual/group rates, full and half day trips available.
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Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing
Jason Cole
626 Tsali Blvd Hwy 441 North
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-1555
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Year-round, half-day and full-day guided Wade & Float trips to show you the best fishing that Cherokee and Western North Carolina has to offer. We also offer guided trips for small mouth bass and overnight back country camping. Please come visit our full service Fly shop and outfitters located right on the banks of our beautiful Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, NC.
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Cherokee Fisheries & Wildlife Management
Mary Hornbuckle
1840 Painttown Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-1826
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Cherokee Fisheries & Wildlife Management offers over 30 miles of stocked rivers and streams of enterprise waters. Choose from hundreds of fishing spots including secluded private spots, 3 easily accessed ponds or 3 handicap piers. The enterprise waters include 2.2 miles of catch & release fly fishing waters that are open year around. To fish these clear running streams, river or ponds, you only need a fishing permit. Purchase permits from many local vendors.
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Panther Creek Lodge & Cabins
Carla Blakely
3542 Wrights Creek Road
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-2461
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Premier creek side cabins. Honeymoon cabins and cabins for large groups all decorated with antiques and Native American décor. All cabins have furnished kitchen and fireplace. Cabins with jacuzzi are also available. Linens and firewood provided. Enjoy the creek, hiking trail and 60 acres of mountain beauty. Minutes from downtown Cherokee, Ghost Town, fishing, major attractions and activities.
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Indian Creek Campground
Heather Duvall and Bill Murphy
1367 Bunches Creek Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719 |
(828) 497-4361
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Indian Creek Campground is located in the mountains on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. The campground is secluded, heavily wooded and nestled between three mountains. We have two creeks running through the campground. Bunches Creek offers some of the best trout fishing on the Indian Reservation. Our amenities include rental cabins and RV's, tent and full hook up sites. We also have hot showers, playground, dump station, laundry facility, creek side sites and a store.
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Beautiful and luxurious with regional art and décor, this vacation cabin, built in 2007, features a native stone masonry fireplace, hardwood floors, and a deck that runs the length of cabin. Well appointed with satellite HDTV, HBO & Showtime, XM Radio and wi-fi internet access – this 2 bedroom sleeps four comfortably. The cabin is located only two miles from Nantahala River and less than a mile from Fontana Lake.
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