Transylvania County · reservoir · 2 acres
Tar Heel Lake
Tar Heel Lake is a reservoir in Transylvania 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°
5 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
64°
12 mph
78%
Sun
Drizzle
69°
64°
4 mph
78%
→ 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
- Betty-Kay Lake0.1 mi
- Boot Lake0.3 mi
- Arrowhead Lake0.3 mi
- Hemlock Lake0.8 mi
- Trout Lake0.9 mi
- Ibby Creek1.0 mi
- Morgan Creek1.0 mi
- Thunder Lake0.9 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.
Tar Heel Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel Lake?+
Tar Heel Lake is a reservoir in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.