Apalachia Lake
Fishing and stocking
Trout water; one stocking on the 2026 record, in December. A 1,064-acre reservoir, and one of 6 stocked waters on the Cherokee County record.
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The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Trout
Stocking record 2026
Agency feed checked today.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6wk | Trout | catchable | scheduled |
When to fish Apalachia Lake
| Major periods (~2 h) | Minor periods (~1 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 10:15 am-12:15 pm and 10:37 pm-12:37 am | 4:32-5:32 am and 4:48-5:48 pm |
| Tomorrow | 11:01 am-1:01 pm | 5:36-6:36 am and 5:16-6:16 pm |
Moon: waxing gibbous, 92% lit. These are solunar periods, the traditional feeding-time theory: majors around the moon's transit overhead and underfoot, minors around moonrise and moonset. Theory, not a measurement. Times are Eastern Time (EDT).
What the record actually says
- Next announced stocking Dec 6
Computed this evening, Oct 23 · North Carolina fishing forecast
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 |
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