Watauga County · reservoir · 9 acres
Chetola Lake
Chetola Lake is a reservoir in Watauga 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
74°
57°
11 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
76°
61°
14 mph
75%
Sun
Showers
68°
64°
12 mph
84%
→ 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
- Bass Lake0.7 mi
- Heart Lake1.0 mi
- Trout Lake1.9 mi
- Appalachian Ski Mountain Lake2.7 mi
- Sims Pond2.6 mi
- Price Lake3.4 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Boone Creek4.3 mi
- East Fork South Fork New River4.7 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.
Chetola Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chetola 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 Chetola Lake?+
Chetola Lake is a reservoir in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.