Apalachia Lake
Trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Cherokee County · North Carolina · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
Dec 6
next announced
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6wk | Trout | catchable | scheduled |
Gear for this water
For the trout (trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Casting spoons | 1/8 to 1/4 oz in fluorescent or metallic; count down until you find the depth |
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee Lake | 3.4 mi | 2026 season |
| Shuler Creek | 3.5 mi | May 6 |
| Davis Creek | 11 mi | May 6 |
| Valley River | 12 mi | Jun 3 |
| Toccoa River (F) GA | 14 mi | Aug 20 |
Records from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
North Carolina fishing
regulations.