Nantahala Lake

General data

Name: Nantahala Lake
Water system: Tennessee River
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: Nantahala River -> Little Tennessee River -> Tennessee River -> Ohio River -> Mississippi River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Nantahala Lake is a reservoir located in Macon County, North Carolina in the western part of the state.

With 42 miles (68 km) of shoreline, the lake offers recreational opportunities at Nantahala that include swimming, boating, skiing, and many other activities.

Fishing aficionados will find largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, catfish, and many different species of panfish.

The lake water is very clear; there is almost no dissolved silt/clay.

Nantahala Lake

General data

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