Fontana Lake (NC)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Fontana Lake?

With more than 400 miles of undeveloped shoreline, over 10,230 surface acres of water, and a wide range of fish species, Lake Fontana is a top fishing destination in the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. A top species targeted is bass but the lake also includes muskie, walleye, lake trout, crappie, and panfish. Bass species include largemouth, smallmouth, and Kentucky spotted bass. The Lake is very deep with a max depth of 440 feet and average depth of 135 feet. The shoreline drops off quickly. Lake Fontana was created by damming the Little Tennessee River in Graham and Swain Counties.

Q: What is Fontana Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Fontana Lake is a 8695.34 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Fontana Lake?

Fontana Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Lake Trout.

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Fontana Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

8 Reports on Fontana Lake

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Umbrella Rigs
- Structure
  Rock Pile
- Forage
  Shad
Ben recommended this gear for Fontana Lake, NC
Hotbait
Yum Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 4 Willow Blade / 3/8 oz
$13.79
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Shad / 3.3"
$6.49

All Other Fishing Reports for Fontana Lake

Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Winter
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Umbrella Rigs
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Winter (Ledges)
I caught fish throwing an a-rig around bluff walls. Finding fish with livesocpe and then dropping the a-rig down to them can be very productive.
Ben recommended this gear for Fontana Lake, NC
Hotbait
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Shad / 3.3"
$6.49
Strike King Squadron Swimbait Jig Head 1/8 oz / Pearl
Out of Stock
Yum Yumbrella Flash Mob Jr. Umbrella Rig 5 Wire 5 Colorado Blade / 3/8 oz
$13.79
Daiwa Tatula 300 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1
$289.99
Duckett Fishing Incite Casting Rods 7'6" / Extra-Heavy / Fast
$159.00
Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Winter
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Blade Baits
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Blade Baits in Winter (Ledges)
Bluff walls are a great place to find fish in the winter. I caught fish dropping a blade bait down the sides of bluff walls. Let it flutter to the bottom and then jig it back up.
Ben recommended this gear for Fontana Lake, NC
Hotbait
Damiki Vault Blade Bait 1/2 oz / Holo Real Shad
$6.99
Sunline Super FC Sniper 12lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1
$209.99
Duckett Fishing Incite Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock