Wilkes County · reservoir · 3 acres
Wilkes Lake
Wilkes Lake is a reservoir in Wilkes 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
88°
62°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
65°
14 mph
57%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
68°
8 mph
86%
→ 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
- Hay Meadow Creek2.0 mi
- Camp Branch2.8 mi
- Cane Creek3.5 mi
- West Prong Roaring River3.7 mi
- Middle Prong Roaring River3.7 mi
- East Prong Roaring River3.6 mi
- Mulberry Creek5.0 mi
- Stewart Creek4.1 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.
Wilkes Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wilkes 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 Wilkes Lake?+
Wilkes Lake is a reservoir in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.