Macon County · reservoir · 6 acres
Cliffside Lake
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Cliffside Lake is a reservoir in Macon 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
Fog
73°
56°
6 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
77°
60°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
75°
63°
8 mph
71%
↗ 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
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Turtle Pond Creek1.0 mi
- Big Creek1.4 mi
- Lake Sequoyah1.4 mi
- Randall Lake1.6 mi
- Mirror Lake1.9 mi
- Club Lake2.3 mi
- Monger Creek2.4 mi
- Highlands Reservoir2.2 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.
Cliffside Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cliffside Lake?+
Cliffside Lake is stocked with Trout in Macon 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 Cliffside 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 Cliffside Lake?+
Cliffside Lake is a reservoir in Macon 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.