Fishing Guides in Fontana Dam, North Carolina
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What's Biting in Fontana Dam
4 species reported in the Fontana Dam area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Fontana Dam, NC
Fishing in Fontana Dam in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Fontana Dam — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in February
1 species is active in and around Fontana Dam in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in March
4 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in March: White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in April
4 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in April: White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in May
4 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in May: White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in June
4 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in June: White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in July
3 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in July: Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in August
1 species is active in and around Fontana Dam in August: Spotted Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in September
4 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in September: White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in October
4 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in October: White Bass, Striped Bass, Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in November
2 species are active in and around Fontana Dam in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Fontana Dam's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Fontana Dam in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Fontana Dam — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Fontana Dam
Fontana Dam, North Carolina offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Fontana Dam
Largemouth Bass
Fontana Lake is a deep, clear reservoir nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, making for a unique largemouth bass fishing experience. This isn't your typical shallow, weedy bass lake.
Full largemouth bass guide for Fontana Dam →White Bass
Fontana Lake offers seasonal opportunities for white bass fishing, particularly when they make their spawning runs. While not as abundant as some other species in the lake, white bass provide fast-paced action when you find them.
Full white bass guide for Fontana Dam →Striped Bass
Chasing striped bass on Fontana Lake presents a challenging, but rewarding opportunity. Fontana is one of the few lakes in the region that supports a landlocked striper population.
Full striped bass guide for Fontana Dam →Spotted Bass
Fontana Lake harbors a healthy population of spotted bass, making it a worthwhile destination if you're looking to target this often-overlooked species. Spotted bass in Fontana tend to inhabit similar areas to largemouth, but are often found a bit deeper and relate more to rocky structure.
Full spotted bass guide for Fontana Dam →Fisheries near Fontana Dam
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