Here's what to know about the WNC locations that made it onto the rivers and lakes roundup of 10BEST Reader's Choice lists for 2025. Nantahala River: Best river for fly fishing in NC The Nantahala ...

Nantahala Lake hosts boaters and fishermen. “Of the 6,000 plus fish there are walleye, lake trout, brown trout, bluegill, crappie, small-mouth and large-mouth bass,” according to Wikipedia.

A man accused of squatting in empty mountain homes used a kayak to get away from cops, North Carolina officials say. Deputies were narrowing in on the man when he approached Nantahala Lake, a spot ...

Duke Energy has not released water from Nantahala Lake since the landslide Aug. 25, said spokeswoman Heather Danenhower, to help provide a safe environment for the staff working to clear debris.

Debris from Nantahala River has been removed after multiple landslides that happened Aug. 24. Contractors removed an estimated 350 dump truck loads of soil and rock and 150 truckloads of woody ...