Cherokee County · reservoir · 10 acres
Tanglewood Lake Upper
Tanglewood Lake Upper is a reservoir in Cherokee 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
83°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
9 mph
70%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
8 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
- Tanglewood Lake Number Two0.3 mi
- Palmer Branch1.4 mi
- Valley River1.8 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Wesley Martin Branch1.9 mi
- Martin Creek2.7 mi
- Bates Creek2.3 mi
- Keener Branch2.6 mi
- Burnthouse Branch2.9 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.
Tanglewood Lake Upper fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tanglewood Lake Upper?+
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 Tanglewood Lake Upper?+
Tanglewood Lake Upper is a reservoir in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.