Transylvania County · reservoir
Ford Lake
Ford Lake is a reservoir in Transylvania 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
82°
58°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
11 mph
78%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
67°
5 mph
79%
→ 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
- Lake Wanteska0.3 mi
- McFarland Lake0.5 mi
- Lower Creek1.2 mi
- Rainbow Lake1.3 mi
- Middle Creek1.3 mi
- Shearin Pond1.2 mi
- Kelley Branch1.5 mi
- Buffeys Branch1.5 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.
Ford Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ford 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 Ford Lake?+
Ford Lake is a reservoir in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.