Boating at Fish & Fiddle Resort

Fish & Fiddle's private boat dock has 16 each 24' x 10' stalls

If Bringing Your Own Boat Or Renting A Boat
There is a hard-surfaced public launch 1 mile away by land, and 1/2 mile away by water, where you can launch your boat. You can also rent a boat at nearby Tracy Marina. You can moor your own boat, or your rental boat, in our private covered lit dock for a nominal daily rate. We do not offer fuel services or repair services of any kind. You can get fuel and service at the marina.

About Our Dock
A road at the resort runs down to the dock and two parking lots. The dock is a newer model metal structure with wood decks. All stalls are the larger 24' long x 10' wide for new boats. Each stall has a 110vac electrical receptacle for battery charging. The dock interior, as well as the external walkway and parking lots, are well lit. The 12' x 24' swim deck is also well lit. We have an 8' stainless steel fish cleaning station with running water and an electric fillet knife on our dock, and freezer facilities for preserving your catch. There are two large illuminated parking lots at the dock.

Water skiing, wakeboarding, and knee boarding are popular
on Norfork Lake's smooth waters.

Smooth Surface Waters
Consistently smooth water is what makes Norfork Lake a favorite destination for water skiers, wakeboarders, and tubers. Even on windy days you'll find smooth water in the coves.

Clean Clear Water
Norfork has very clean water. It is also quite clear in most locations. You can normally see at least 20 feet down with the water being clear enough to count the rocks on bottom. If waves hit a muddy shoreline the water in that area will not be as clear as it will be along the rocky shorelines.

Sand Island, Norfork Lake, not far from Fish & Fiddle Resort

Boat To A Unique Beach
Sand Island is a white sand beach accessible only by boat as there are no roads or bridges to it. It is about a 10 minute run by water from Fish and Fiddle. For many years Sand Island has been a favorite spot with many of our guests, especially the families. Water ski, swim, picnic, and relax on Sand Island if you want something truly unique on Norfork Lake.

Along the shores of Sand Island your children can experience the simple wonder of feeding wild fish by hand. This little girl had no trouble "petting" these trusting baby bluegill as she offered them handouts. Out of a school of several hundred she also caught many by hand, and after a close inspection, turned them loose.

With the rental deck boat you can make a day of it on Sand Island. Pack a picnic, a water tube, water skis, beach toys, and off you go. Use the beach as a starting point for water skiing and tubing. As the younger children play in the sand the older children can water ski.

Duck Blind Point area 2 miles from Fish & Fiddle is a fun shoreline to explore

Many of our guests rent a boat for numerous activities on the lake. One of the most favorite activities is exploring Lake Norfork's 500 miles of shoreline, most of which is not developed. The shoreline is entirely owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is public property. You can go ashore and explore without trespassing.