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Watauga Vista Lake

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species at Watauga Vista Lake

Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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Watauga Vista Lake fishing reports

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Bluegill

9 in Β· 1 lb

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Bluegill

9 in Β· 1 lb

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Bluegill

9 in Β· 1 lb

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2 years ago

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General info

Watauga Vista Lake is a lake located in Macon County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill and Smallmouth bass.

Location

35Β°14β€²56.4β€³N 83Β°18β€²39.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Watauga Vista Lake, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Spartanburg

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Gaffney

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FAQ about Watauga Vista Lake fishing

Watauga Vista Lake is a lake located in Macon County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°14β€²56.4β€³N 83Β°18β€²39.4β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Watauga Vista Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Watauga Vista Lake are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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