Lakes We Fish

Lake Apalachia

Commonly known as Apalachia Reservoir; a small, clear, cool-water impoundment set in the heart of Western North Carolina. The mountains are remote and densely covered with hardwoods including pines, hemlocks and thick rhododendrons. Smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass can be found here in high numbers and big weights. Learn more about our guided trips on this pristine watershed.

Lake Fontana

Lake Fontana, located in Graham and Swain counties offers amazing smallmouth and largemouth fishing for all. The eastern end joins the Tukaseegee River as it flows into the eastern part of the reservoir. Learn more about our guided fishing trips to Lake Fontana here!

Lake Glenville

Lake Glenville fishery offers high elevation fishing patterns which include big smallmouth and healthy largemouth bass. Offering beautiful waterfalls and clear water, this is a trip you don’t want to miss! Check out how SAA can put you on fish at Lake Glenville!

Lake Jocassee

Lake Jocassee – a beautiful clear water mountain lake with over 7 streams and 5 waterfalls! The fishing even gets better! Fish for largemouth, smallmouth or even spotted bass while feeling the cool mountain mist from a natural mountain waterfall. Learn more!

Lake James

A musky fishing heaven for all musky anglers looking to catch a predator fish of a lifetime! Choose your species of predator when fishing beautiful Lake James. Learn more here!