Macon County · reservoir · 1,381 acres
Nantahala Lake
Nantahala Lake is a reservoir in Macon 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
Fog
73°
56°
5 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
76°
59°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
72°
62°
12 mph
61%
→ 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
- Choga Creek0.8 mi
- Clear Creek2.5 mi
- Jarrett Creek2.4 mi
- Wine Spring Creek2.4 mi
- Dicks Creek3.1 mi
- Cold Spring Creek4.8 mi
- Polecat Branch4.5 mi
- Whiteoak Creek5.4 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.
Nantahala Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nantahala 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 Nantahala Lake?+
Nantahala Lake is a reservoir in Macon County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.