Franklin County · reservoir · 1 acres
Smiths Lake
Smiths Lake 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
84°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
69°
15 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
93°
68°
16 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
- Bailey Lake0.6 mi
- Perry Creek0.9 mi
- Cedar Fork1.7 mi
- Fellowship Lake1.4 mi
- Falls Lake2.6 mi
- Shearon Lake2.3 mi
- Fowlers Mill Creek2.8 mi
- Privetts Pond3.0 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.
Smiths Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smiths 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 Smiths Lake?+
Smiths Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.