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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Hiwassee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 147 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Spring on Rocky Mountain, Towns County, Georgia |
| Mouth | Tennessee River at Hiwassee Island, Meigs County, Tennessee |
| State | Tennessee |
Chatuge, Mission, Hiwassee and Apalachia dams are on the river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Hiwassee River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Tennessee: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Facts from Hiwassee River (Wikipedia) ↗