Franklin County · reservoir
Lake Royale
Lake Royale is a reservoir in Franklin 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
85°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
70°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
92°
68°
15 mph
72%
→ 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 Sagamore0.2 mi
- Crooked Creek2.1 mi
- Cypress Creek2.5 mi
- Mullens Pond2.6 mi
- Jeffries Pond2.7 mi
- Brantleys Pond3.1 mi
- Biddie Toe Creek3.5 mi
- Coker 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.
Lake Royale fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Royale?+
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 Royale?+
Lake Royale is a reservoir in Franklin County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.