Buncombe County · reservoir · 10 acres
Lake Powhatan
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Lake Powhatan is a reservoir in Buncombe 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
Overcast
84°
61°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
84°
65°
12 mph
50%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
67°
5 mph
55%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Ledford Branch0.3 mi
- Boyd Branch0.4 mi
- Beaten Branch0.6 mi
- Wolf Branch0.9 mi
- Camp Deer Lake1.0 mi
- Long Branch1.3 mi
- Bent Creek Ranch Lake1.8 mi
- Wesley Creek1.7 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.
Lake Powhatan fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Powhatan?+
Lake Powhatan is stocked with Trout in Buncombe 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 Lake Powhatan?+
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 Lake Powhatan?+
Lake Powhatan is a reservoir in Buncombe 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.