The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Apalachia Lake
Cherokee County, North Carolina · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Apalachia Lake
Apalachia Lake spreads over about 840 acres in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
From end to end it runs about 6.2 miles with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,500 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Murphy, is about 9.5 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,500 ft
- County
- Cherokee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Apalachia Lake in North Carolina usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Apalachia Lake
- Murphyabout 9.5 mi southeast
- McCaysvilleabout 13 mi southwest
- Etowahabout 17 mi northwest
- Blue Ridgeabout 20 mi south
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Questions about Apalachia Lake
What fish are in Apalachia Lake?
Lakes like Apalachia Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Apalachia Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Apalachia Lake?
About 840 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Apalachia Lake?
Murphy is about 9.5 miles southeast; McCaysville is about 13 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Apalachia Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Apalachia Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
