Rutherford County · reservoir · 22 acres
Forest Lake
Forest Lake is a reservoir in Rutherford 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
91°
63°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
68°
11 mph
67%
Sun
Storms
78°
69°
8 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
- Hollands Creek1.3 mi
- Catheys Creek1.3 mi
- Roberson Creek1.5 mi
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Lake1.7 mi
- Isothermal Community College Lake2.5 mi
- Long Branch3.8 mi
- Puzzle Creek3.8 mi
- Cane Creek4.3 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.
Forest Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Forest 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 Forest Lake?+
Forest Lake is a reservoir in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.