Cashiers Lake Fishing
Jackson County, NCWRC District 9, 24.8 acres.
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Groundwork on Cashiers Lake
NCWRC manages Cashiers Lake, a lake in Jackson County, out of District 9. At normal pool the dam record shows 24.8 acres. Census places put Highlands nearest, around 7 miles away. Community Fishing Program status brings it regular NCWRC stockings.
Commission records point to channel catfish. No ramp appears in the access records for it. Planned 2026 stocking: 600 8-12 in channel catfish.
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Access areas around Cashiers Lake
- PowerhouseGlenville Lake/Thorpe Lake, 7 miles northwest
- Pine CreekGlenville Lake/Thorpe Lake, 7 miles northwest
- Cedar CliffCedar Cliff Lake, 10 miles north
- Bear CreekBear Creek Lake, 10 miles north
- Tuckasegee PowerhouseWest Fork Tuckasegee River, 10 miles north
- TanaseeTanasee Creek Lake, 10 miles northeast
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Species notes for Cashiers Lake
No NCWRC lake survey lists every fish in Cashiers Lake; these come from its stocking, rules, profiles and records. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
What NCWRC stocks in Cashiers Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 600 | CFP | (35.109992, -83.103928); From Sylva, follow NC-107 South past Lake Glenville and continue through intersection at US 64. |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Regulations on Cashiers Lake
Cashiers Lake has no water-specific limit in the NCWRC tables.
| 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 |
Crappie and sunfish rows follow the map position of Cashiers Lake against I-95 and I-77, the lines NCWRC uses.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Cashiers Lake and its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers Lake | 24.8 | 0 | yes | |
| Lake Glenville | 5 miles northwest | 1,462 | 2 | yes |
| Cliffside Lake | 8 miles west | 8 | 0 | yes |
| Bear Creek Lake | 9 miles north | 476 | 1 | yes |
| Tanasee Creek Lake | 9 miles northeast | 40 | 1 | |
| Cedar Cliff Lake | 10 miles north | 121 | 1 | yes |
Short drives from Cashiers Lake
More lakes near Cashiers Lake
- Lake Glenville5 miles northwest
- Cliffside Lake8 miles west
- Bear Creek Lake9 miles north
- Tanasee Creek Lake9 miles northeast
- Cedar Cliff Lake10 miles north
Tackle counters around Cashiers Lake
- Headwaters Outfitters Outdoor Adventuressporting goods store, Rosman, 15 miles
- Tagged Out Hunting Supplysporting goods store, Sylva, 19 miles
- Hookers Fly Shopfly shop, Sylva, 20 miles
- Outpost Mountain Outfitterssporting goods store, Whittier, 22 miles
Home bases near Cashiers Lake
- Cashiersunder a mile
- Highlands7 miles
- Forest Hills14 miles
County pages tied to Cashiers Lake
- Jackson Countyseat: Sylva
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Species around Cashiers Lake, pictured
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Quick facts on Cashiers Lake
How far is Cashiers Lake from a town?
It sits in Jackson County (District 9), about 7 miles from Highlands.
What acreage does the dam record give Cashiers Lake?
About 24.8 acres at normal pool.
Where do I launch on Cashiers Lake?
Carry-in or bank access only, per records.
Which species does NCWRC tie to Cashiers Lake?
The Commission lists channel catfish.
When is Cashiers Lake stocked?
Planned: 600 8-12 in channel catfish.
What rules apply on Cashiers Lake?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on Cashiers Lake carry a license?
From 16, the inland license; residents pay $32.
How high is Cashiers Lake today?
There is no level feed for it.
Which tackle counter sits closest to Cashiers Lake?
Headwaters Outfitters Outdoor Adventures sits about 15 miles from the lake.
Make for Cashiers Lake
Buy the inland license online before you go.