3 thoughts on “Where is the best bass fishing near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?”

1. Golden Feather Post authorApril 30, 2011 at 6:10 pm

   There is Douglas Lake in Tn. & Fontana Lake, Lake Santeetlah in NC.
   Fontana Lake borders the Smoky Mt. NP, and has Small Mouth and Walleye I know for sure.
   My bet would be to fish Fontana over Douglas.
   Not sure about any of the rivers or creeks out side the park, but know they try to keep only native species (trout) in the park creeks/rivers.

   Links –
   Fontana Lake, NC – http://frank.mtsu.edu/~yelverto/fontana.html
   http://greatsmokies.com/fontana.asp
   Santeetlah Lake, NC – http://www.greatcarolinaproperty.com/Outdoor-recreation/Santeetlah-lake.htm
   Douglas Lake, TN – http://www.douglaslakeinfo.com/
2. andrew r Post authorApril 30, 2011 at 6:35 pm

   Fontana Lake – try near the dam.
3. Nathan S Post authorApril 30, 2011 at 7:08 pm

   Lake James in Nebo, NC. Great Smallmouth bass and largemouth. My favorite lake is a small thermal lake in Arden NC called Lake Jullian, its a electric only lake.