Jackson County · reservoir · 6 acres
Balsam Lake
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Balsam Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NCWRC; 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
Mostly clear
77°
58°
10 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
78°
60°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
77°
63°
11 mph
65%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Wolf Creek Lake3.2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Bald Knob Branch3.4 mi
- Tanasee Creek Lake4.1 mi
- Tanasee Creek4.2 mi
- Wolf Creek4.4 mi
- Double Branch4.6 mi
- Coalney Branch4.1 mi
- Bracken Creek4.7 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.
Balsam Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Balsam Lake?+
Balsam Lake is stocked with Trout in Jackson County, North Carolina, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Balsam 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 Balsam Lake?+
Balsam Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.