In addition to some of the lakes mentioned, you might also look at Lake
Glenville in Jackson County. It forms the headwaters of the Tuckasegee.
It is between Cullowhee and Cashiers. The headwaters of the Chatooga
(think Deliverance) are just on the other side of Cashiers.

In the upstate of South Carolina, you would want to look at Lakes
Jocasee and Keowee.

Hope this helps.

John in WNC