Watauga County · reservoir · 2 acres
Different Drum Lake
Different Drum 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
76°
58°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Fog
77°
63°
13 mph
58%
Sun
Showers
69°
64°
9 mph
80%
→ 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
- Rosasco Lake Upper1.2 mi
- Linville Creek1.4 mi
- Upper Laurel Fork1.8 mi
- Dutch Creek1.7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Laurel Fork2.1 mi
- Brushy Fork2.8 mi
- George Gap Branch3.0 mi
- Vanderpool Creek3.3 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.
Different Drum Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Different Drum 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 Different Drum Lake?+
Different Drum Lake is a reservoir in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.