Mitchell County · reservoir · 5 acres
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake is a reservoir in Mitchell 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
79°
57°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
63°
14 mph
62%
Sun
Showers
70°
66°
11 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
- Brushy Creek1.5 mi
- Laurel Lake2.2 mi
- Deer Park Lake2.1 mi
- Bear Creek2.5 mi
- Spruce Pine Reservoir2.1 mi
- Long Branch2.9 mi
- East Fork Big Crabtree Creek2.9 mi
- Big Crabtree Creek2.9 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.
Emerald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Emerald 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 Emerald Lake?+
Emerald Lake is a reservoir in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.