Lake Hiawassee sits in the mountains of northern Georgia, where the Hiwassee River backs up behind a dam to create a 22-mile-long reservoir. The lake runs narrow and deep through a valley, with steep banks and rocky shorelines that make it feel more like a river than a typical reservoir. Cold water releases from the dam keep the lower sections cool year-round, while the upper lake warms enough in summer for different species and techniques.
These articles cover where to fish different sections of Hiawassee, what species you'll find in each area, and how seasonal changes affect where fish hold. You'll learn about the tailwater below the dam, the main lake body, and the upper reaches where the river enters, along with practical details about access points, structure to target, and what gear works best for the conditions you'll encounter.