Fishing at Straus Lake, Transylvania County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Straus Lake lies in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Everything around it is dry hill. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in North Carolina. Brevard lies 1.7 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Knoxville, 83 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Straus Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records held for Transylvania County cover rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and fantail darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Straus Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 36°F to 72°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Straus Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Siniard Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Straus Lake.