Smokies

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.
       No license is required to fish in Cherokee Reservation waters, however a tribal permit is required. The cost is $7 per day with a creel limit of ten. A permit is not required for children under 12, if accompanied by a permitted adult. The 11-month season begins the last weekend in March.
Trout       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 for a period of one day, three days or one year. The one-day cost for a resident is $5 (one year is $15); for a non-resident is $10, two days $15, one year $30. 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.
       There are several marinas at Fontana Lake for boat rentals as well as several public boat ramps. Guide services are also available.
       For more information about North Carolina fishing, go to Online Fishing Regulations.
  

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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Fontana Lake Charter Boat Service
David
18 Old River Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 736-4118
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Get away from it all and reserve a 4, 6 or 8 hour scenic lake tour or fishing charter at beautiful Fontana Lake with an experienced guide and boat captain. New services include ferry services to campsites and trailheads, supply delivery, guided camping trips, towing, or combination camping and fishing trip charters. We now sponsor FLFC bi-monthly fishing tournaments, and FLFC Kids Fishing Club. Year-round services. Visit our website for more information and rates.
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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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Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing
Jason Cole
626 Tsali Blvd
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 Campground & Craig's Cabins
Barry Craig
US 19N / US 441 S. Bus.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9838
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Beautiful, family owned, 40-site campground on Soco Creek with great fishing. Walking distance from Casino and Downtown. 11 cabins (7 fully furnished). 10 Bunkhouse cabins. All campsites have electric and water. Also full hook-ups (30 amp). Quiet and relaxed. Open April thru October.
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Cherokee Reservation and North Carolina Fishing Permits can be purchased at locations throughout Cherokee.

For more information contact —

Cherokee Fish and Game Management
PO. Box 302
Cherokee, NC 28719

Cherokee Visitor Center
PO. Box 460
Cherokee, NC 28719
800-438-1601

 

 

 

 

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