Apalachia Lake Fishing
Cherokee County, NCWRC District 9, 1,100 acres.
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Apalachia Lake, sized up
The lake named Apalachia Lake lies in Cherokee County and belongs to Commission District 9. Federal dam data count 1,100 acres of water. Apalachia Dam Dam on the Hiwassee River holds it back, finished in 1943. Murphy is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 12 miles off. The Commission lists it as Special Regulation Public Mountain Trout Water.
Expect rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout, going by NCWRC records. The access list shows 1 mapped launch, 1 of them Commission sites. Trout trucks are scheduled on 1 dates in 2026. The Commission has placed 3 fish attractors, 3 of them buoyed. The access areas belong to Tennessee Valley Authority.
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- Apalachia1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Tennessee Valley Authority
Launches within a drive of Apalachia Lake
- Grape CreekHiwassee Lake, 7 miles east
- Hanging DogHiwassee Lake, 9 miles southeast
- Ramsey BluffHiwassee Lake, 9 miles southeast
- Little RangerNottley River, 11 miles southeast
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Apalachia Lake species
NCWRC sources that name Apalachia Lake give this species list. stocked: 3.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Fish the Commission adds to Apalachia Lake
Apalachia Lake trout stocking calendar
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
NCWRC limits for Apalachia Lake
Only statewide inland limits apply on Apalachia Lake.
Apalachia Lake as mountain trout water
| Trout class | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Regulation | 2 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | 20 a day | 8 in minimum | No closed season |
| Sunfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
The I-95 and I-77 lines decide part of the table for Apalachia Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Apalachia Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia Lake | 1,100 | 1 | yes | |
| Hiwassee Lake | 7 miles southeast | 5,870 | 3 | yes |
| Lake Cherokee | 8 miles southeast | 50 | 0 | |
| Lake Santeetlah | 25 miles northeast | 2,884 | 5 | |
| Calderwood Lake | 27 miles northeast | 570 | 1 | yes |
| Cheoah Reservoir | 27 miles northeast | 3 | yes |
Just around Apalachia Lake
Nearby impoundments to Apalachia Lake
- Hiwassee Lake7 miles southeast
- Lake Cherokee8 miles southeast
- Lake Santeetlah25 miles northeast
- Calderwood Lake27 miles northeast
- Cheoah Reservoir27 miles northeast
Bait counters nearest Apalachia Lake
- Fishers of Men Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Murphy, 3 miles
- The Bait and Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Murphy, 3 miles
- Harbor Cove Marinamarina, Murphy, 3 miles
- Mountain View Marinamarina, Murphy, 4 miles
- Bear Paw Marinamarina, Cherokee, 4 miles
- Shooks Marinamarina, Murphy, 5 miles
Towns encircling Apalachia Lake
- Murphy13 miles
- Andrews23 miles
- Hayesville25 miles
Counties that share Apalachia Lake
- Cherokee Countyseat: Murphy
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Before a trip to Apalachia Lake
How do I find Apalachia Lake on a map?
The lake point falls in Cherokee County, District 9, about 12 miles from Murphy.
How large a water is Apalachia Lake?
1,100 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Apalachia Lake?
1 launch on file, including Apalachia.
Does Apalachia Lake hold bass?
rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Apalachia Lake?
Yes, trout on 1 dates this year.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Apalachia Lake?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Apalachia Lake?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Apalachia Lake?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Apalachia Lake?
Fishers of Men Bait & Tackle, about 3 miles away.
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