Avery County · reservoir
Wildcat Lake
Wildcat Lake is a reservoir in Avery 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
87°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
17 mph
52%
Sun
Storms
81°
69°
15 mph
81%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Wright Lake1.2 mi
- Dobbins Creek2.4 mi
- Noname2.9 mi
- Long Branch4.1 mi
- East Swan Creek4.4 mi
- West Swan Creek4.4 mi
- Jonesville Golf Course Lake4.6 mi
- Swan Creek5.0 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.
Wildcat Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wildcat 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 Wildcat Lake?+
Wildcat Lake is a reservoir in Avery County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.