Polk County · reservoir · 2 acres
Melrose Lake
Melrose Lake is a reservoir in Polk 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
Mostly clear
81°
63°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
83°
63°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
11 mph
73%
→ 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
- Bullseye Orchard Lake1.5 mi
- Joels Creek2.1 mi
- Melrose Mountain Lake Number Two2.3 mi
- Melrose Mountain Lake Number One2.4 mi
- Lake Shelia2.6 mi
- Lake Hosea3.4 mi
- Big Falls Creek4.0 mi
- Warrior Mountain Lake4.7 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.
Melrose Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Melrose 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 Melrose Lake?+
Melrose Lake is a reservoir in Polk County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.