Fontana Lake
Almond, NC

Attack of the killer geese as we reach the ramp!

Fontana Lake in May 2000 at it's normal height (photo at left).  This beautiful lake is 
29 miles long with more than 240 miles of largely undeveloped shoreline.  
Its deep, cold waters offer excellent fishing and paddling.  

The dam was completed in 1944 and at 480' high is the 4th highest in the U.S. and the highest in the Eastern U.S.

Fontana in October during 5 year draw down!

90%+ of the land around the lake is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or owned by the U.S. Forest Service.  There is very little development on its 240+ miles of shoreline.

Jim and Diane pose for me!

The Lake Beckons!

   We paddle 100+ feet below the Trestle bridge!

                     Greeted by the train as we depart.