Cherokee County · reservoir · 1,064 acres
Apalachia Lake
Apalachia Lake is a reservoir in Cherokee County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
80°
68°
12 mph
61%
Sun
Showers
78°
69°
7 mph
69%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Dec 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- North Shoal Creek0.5 mi
- South Shoal Creek1.3 mi
- Camp Creek2.3 mi
- Hiwassee Lake3.4 mi
- Shuler Creek3.5 mistocked May 15, 2026
- West Fork Hiwassee River3.8 mi
- Brushy Creek3.9 mi
- Beaverdam Creek4.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Apalachia Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Apalachia Lake?+
Apalachia Lake is stocked with Trout in Cherokee County, North Carolina. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Apalachia Lake?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Apalachia Lake?+
Apalachia Lake is a reservoir in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.