The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Glenville
Jackson County, North Carolina · 1,470 acres (2.3 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Glenville
In Jackson County, North Carolina, Lake Glenville covers 1,470 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Tuckasegee River. One of North Carolina's highest-elevation lakes, with steep underwater terrain.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 3,480 ft above sea level. It reaches about 130 ft at its deepest. Cullowhee lies about 8 miles to the north. Asheville, the nearest city, is about 44 miles northeast.
- Size
- 1,470 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 130 ft
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,480 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Tuckasegee River
- County
- Jackson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
Expect the usual North Carolina mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Glenville
- Cullowheeabout 8 mi north
- Franklinabout 12 mi west
- Sylvaabout 13 mi north
- Hazelwoodabout 21 mi north
- Ashevillenearest city, about 44 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Glenville
What fish are in Lake Glenville?
Lakes like Lake Glenville usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Glenville?
About 130 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Glenville?
1,470 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Glenville?
Cullowhee is about 8 miles north; Franklin is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Glenville today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Glenville on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
