The Grandfather Mountain Lake can be found on the Grandfather Mountain USGS quad topo map. Grandfather Mountain Lake is a reservoir in Avery County in the state of North Carolina. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 36.0935, -81.8632 and the altitude is 3885 feet (1184 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Grandfather Mountain Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Grandfather Mountain Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 36.0935
Longitude: -81.8632
Elevation: 3885 ft (1184 m)
Locator Map - Grandfather Mountain Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
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Clear and brisk. Cold with lows around 14. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
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Monday:
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Tuesday:
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A chance of snow and freezing rain in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
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Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
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Friday:
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 20s.
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Saturday:
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 20s.
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Nearby Trails
Grandfather Mountain (Distance: 1.1 mi)
Grandfather Mountain is a rocky, spectacular summit known to tourists for great views from its privately owned road and Mile-High Swinging Bridge. The peak is one of the region’s premier natural areas...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Linville, NC - Hiking - length:4.8 mi
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Linville Area Trails (Distance: 1.9 mi)
This short and popular Blue Ridge Parkway leg-stretcher offers spectacular views of a nearly vertical-mile drop to the Piedmont. An option to start on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail helps hikers find soli...
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From the guidebook "Hiking North Carolina"
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Linville, NC - Hiking - length:7.3 mi
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Beacon Heights from the Parkway and via the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Distance: 2.0 mi)
A short and popular leg-stretcher with spectacular views of Grandfather Mountain and its nearly vertical-mile drop to the Piedmont. By adding either short or long stretches of the Mountains-to-Sea Tra...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Linville, NC - Hiking - length:1.1 mi
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Tanawha Trail (Distance: 2.0 mi)
This is a rugged yet beautiful trail that will make your legs hurt while walking but will deliver a huge payoff—views to make your heart hurt. Take this hike on a clear, sunny day, preferably in fall—...
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From the guidebook "Best Hikes with Dogs: North Carolina"
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Grandfather, NC - Hiking - length:5.4 mi
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Grandfather Mountain Cruise (Distance: 2.1 mi)
Grandfather Mountain may be the most recognizable peak in western North Carolina. The cruise is a thrill-a-minute bicycle loop. In 18 miles you wind around switchbacks on a segment of the mountain's...
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From the guidebook "Best Bike Rides in the South"
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Linville , NC - Road Biking - length:18.3 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Blue Ridge Village (Distance: 3 mi)
A perfect place to get away from the everyday grind Blue Ridge Village is set in the woods of Banner Elk where you can unwind relax and breathe in the clean mountain air. Whether you are a hiker sight...
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3781 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Price from: $179
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk (Distance: 4 mi)
Experience outstanding customer service and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lee's McRae College and more at this pet-friendly Banner Elk, North Carolina hotel. Welcome to the BEST WES...
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1615 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604-9708
Price from: $200
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Beech Mountain Inns (Distance: 6 mi)
Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in Eastern Americas Highest Town with an Elevation of 5,506 feet. The Beech Alpen Inn compliments its Mountain setting with the old world charm of the rustic Inns ...
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700 Beech Mountain Pkwy
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Price from: $134
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Sugar Ski and Country Club (Distance: 7 mi)
Sugar Ski and Country Club is a year round resort that offers four seasons of enjoyment. Summers offer wonderfully cool, mountaintop accommodations for family vacations. Autumn is simply awe-inspiring...
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100 Sugar Ski Drive
Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
Price from: $90
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Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins (Distance: 8 mi)
Archers Inn features fifteen hotel rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar. Our hotel and cabins are located on the side of Beech Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. We ...
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2489 Beech Mountain Parkway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Price from: $100
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