Chatuge Lake Fishing Spot

  • Elevation: 2063'
  • Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/08/09 01:46 PM
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Chatuge Lake Description

This scenic lake set amid the Appalachian Mountains has 130 miles of shoreline and 7,000 surface acres at normal summer pool levels. Chatuge Lake provides good fishing opportunities for various species of bass, sunfish, and crappie. Chatuge Reservoir, located on the Hiwassee River in western North Carolina, is 13 miles long and extends southeast from the dam into north Georgia. The reservoir is named after a nearby Cherokee settlement. Chatuge Lake is frequently visited by thousands each year who take advantage of all the adventures the lake has to offer. Lake Chatuge has 128 miles of shoreline, and 4 miles of island shoreline giving a total of 132 miles of shoreline. Chatuge Dam is 144 feet high, 2,850 feet long, and 980 feet wide at the base. The reservoir fills 7.050 acres, and is 13 miles long. The reservoir is operated for many uses, including flood control, power generation, water quality, and aquatic ecology. electricity, and helps maintain navigation depth on the ferment dams, generating electricity at each one. Lake Chatuge Georgia Marinas, Full Service Marinas, Boat Rentals, Houseboats, Ski Boats, Pontoon Boats, Slip Rentals, Docks and Boat Ramps.Lake Chatuge Georgia Campgrounds, Camping, RV, Tent, Lake side.

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