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147 miles

Hiwassee River

Starting in the north Georgia mountains, the Hiwassee flows into western North Carolina through Murphy, then west into Tennessee through Polk and Bradley counties past Calhoun and Charleston to the Chickamauga Lake section of the Tennessee River.

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Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Hiwassee River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length147 miles
SourceSpring on Rocky Mountain, Towns County, Georgia
MouthTennessee River at Hiwassee Island, Meigs County, Tennessee
StateTennessee

Chatuge, Mission, Hiwassee and Apalachia dams are on the river.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Hiwassee River in Tennessee, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Hiwassee River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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