NC – Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Guide

Hazel Creek Map

Hazel Creek Description

Hazel Creek is located in the southwest corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has the reputation of being the finest freestone stream in GSMNP. It also has the distinction of being the most remote. Hazel Creek headwaters start on the slopes of Stateline Ridge at an elevation of over 4,000 feet, prime native brook trout habitat.

Hazel Creek Access

The primary access to Hazel Creek is by crossing Fontana Lake by boat or canoe. A boat launch is available at Cable Cove, accessible by Highway 28. Boats are available for rent and shuttle trips to Hazel Creek are also available at the Fontana Village Marina. Day trips and longer stays can be arranged.

Hazel Creek Fishing Report and Stream Conditions

General fly fishing report and current conditions for small streams in the Great Smoky Mountains (sponsored by Orvis)
R&R Fly Fishing Report (maintained by area fly fishing guides Ian Rutter and Charity Rutter)

Plan a Fly Fishing Trip

Looking for a local fly shop, fly fishing guide or outfitter? Looking for restaurants, lodging or the nearest airport? Give our fly fishing trip planner a try. Watch our demo video to learn more about how to use the Fly Fishing Reporter Trip Planner. Once you launch the trip planner, enter "FONTANA VILLAGE, NC" in the Google search box (lower left-hand corner) to center the map on the Hazel Creek area and then use the Google search box to find what you are looking for.

Additional Information

Additional information about fly fishing Hazel Creek is available at TroutU.com who contributed to the river description and river access sections of this fly fishing guide.