The Hiwassee River is good fishing seasonally for largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped and white bass, sauger and yellow perch. Although the upstream section near the Polk County border contains trout and might be more readily classified as Type II - the bulk of the Hiwassee River running through Bradley County is warmer water with several broad bays and flats.

Fly Fishing: The Hiwassee River is one of the Southeast's best-kept secrets. It is considered by local fisherman as the best dry fly river in the Southeast.

Related Activities: whitewater paddling 

Address:
Spring Creek Rd.
PO Box 5
Delano, TN 37325

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 1 hour plus

Map(s) and directions:
From Chattanooga, take I-75 N to Cleveland, exit at US-64E. Travel E on US-64 to Highway 411N. Park is located 6 miles north of Benton.

Activity type: leisure

Dates/Hours: check TVA for water release schedule (423)751-2264