Don't hold me to this but the way I read the Fishing License information is you can apply for the licence in four different ways and a short term 10 day license is $10.00

Licensing Short Term Rules and Regs. 

Considering a day of fishing in Western North Carolina? Lake Hiwassee offers some of the best fishing in our area.  Experience the thrill of hooking a 40 lb striped bass, and loading the boat with some of this area's best bass and walleye. We run guided trips 365 days a year. 

Without a doubt this is one of the best sites I have found for comprehensive fishing information. North Carolina fishing - Bass fishing - Crappie, stripers, equipment, boats, gear and vacation trip ideas for fishing in NC.

Hiking, Canoeing and Fly-Fishing Guide Service...Wade Fishing is the best way of soaking in the beauty of the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Wood’s Outdoor Adventures offers wade fishing trips that are a half-day or a full day on one of the following waters: Fires Creek, Tellico River, Valley River, Hiwassee River, Big Snowbird Creek, or Santeetlah Creek.