Mitchell County · reservoir · 1 acres
Shafords Lake
Shafords Lake is a reservoir in Mitchell 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
80°
58°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
63°
12 mph
66%
Sun
Showers
69°
65°
4 mph
83%
→ 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
- East Fork Grassy Creek0.4 mi
- Swiss Pine Lake1.4 mi
- Grassy Creek1.8 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Spruce Pine Reservoir1.6 mi
- Beaver Creek2.4 mi
- Roses Creek2.3 mi
- Mace Branch3.3 mi
- Laurel Lake2.9 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.
Shafords Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shafords 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 Shafords Lake?+
Shafords Lake is a reservoir in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.