Swain County · reservoir · 13 acres
Cheoah Valley Lake
Cheoah Valley Lake is a reservoir in Swain County, North Carolina. 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
85°
64°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
78°
69°
15 mph
51%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
68°
8 mph
57%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Aiken Branch0.4 mi
- Stratton Branch0.5 mi
- Cheoah Lake1.1 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Deals Branch1.0 mi
- Cheoah River1.2 mi
- Yellowhammer Branch1.5 mi
- Stillhouse Branch1.3 mi
- Bear Creek1.6 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.
Cheoah Valley Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cheoah Valley 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 Cheoah Valley Lake?+
Cheoah Valley Lake is a reservoir in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.