Glenville Lake is a stunning 1,470-acre highland reservoir nestled in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains at 3,494 feet above sea level—the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi River. Created in 1941 when Nantahala Power and Light dammed the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River, this oligotrophic mountain lake stretches six miles in length with 26 miles of pristine shoreline and depths reaching over 300 feet in some areas. The crystal-clear waters, which hold North Carolina's highest water quality designation, are fed by mountain tributaries and feature three spectacular waterfalls that can only be viewed from the water. This deep, nutrient-poor lake maintains excellent oxygen levels that support a diverse fishery while providing anglers with breathtaking mountain scenery and a quality-over-quantity fishing experience across all seasons.