Fishing in
Jackson County
Jackson County, North Carolina has 276 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
96 waters
Waters in Jackson County
- Greens Creekstream2× stocked
- Savannah Creekstream2× stocked
- Wolf Creek Lakereservoir1× stocked
- Balsam Lakereservoir1× stocked
- Cullowhee Creekstream1× stocked
- Dark Ridge Creekstream1× stocked
- Scott Creekstream1× stocked
- Lake Glenvillereservoir1,390 ac
- Bear Creek Lakereservoir438 ac
- Cedar Cliff Lakereservoir108 ac
- Fairfield Lakereservoir72 ac
- Sapphire Lakereservoir55 ac
- Tanasee Creek Lakereservoir39 ac
- Cashiers Lakereservoir24 ac
- Hogback Lakereservoir19 ac
- Whiteside Lakereservoir18 ac
- Hampton Lakereservoir17 ac
- Trout Lakereservoir16 ac
- Hurricane Lakereservoir11 ac
- Lupton Lakereservoir8 ac
- Holly Berry Mountain Lakereservoir6 ac
- Webb Lakereservoir6 ac
- Baumrucker Lakereservoir6 ac
- Jenkins Lakereservoir4 ac
- Hidden Lakereservoir3 ac
- Homer Burgess Lakereservoir3 ac
- McGuire Lakereservoir2 ac
- Sylva Reservoirreservoir0 ac
- Abbs Creekstream
- Allens Branchstream
246 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout7 waters
Latest stockings
- Savannah CreekTroutJun 15, 2026
- Greens CreekTroutJun 15, 2026
- Dark Ridge CreekTroutMay 15, 2026
- Balsam LakeTroutMay 15, 2026
- Cullowhee CreekTroutMay 15, 2026
- Scott CreekTroutMay 15, 2026
- Greens CreekTroutApr 15, 2026
- Wolf Creek LakeTroutApr 15, 2026
- Savannah CreekTroutApr 15, 2026
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Jackson County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Jackson County, North Carolina?+
Jackson County has 276 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Jackson County?+
Waters in Jackson County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Jackson County?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.