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The Wildcat Lake can be found on the Elk Park USGS quad topo map. Wildcat Lake is a reservoir in Avery County in the state of North Carolina. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 36.1490, -81.8823 and the altitude is 3740 feet (1140 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Wildcat Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Wildcat Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 36.1490
Longitude: -81.8823
Elevation: 3740 ft (1140 m)
Locator Map - Wildcat Lake
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Local Weather
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Friday:
High: 35°F - Low: 23°F
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Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Saturday:
High: 41°F - Low: 23°F
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Mostly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible above 3500 feet. Highs around 40. Light and variable winds...becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
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Sunday:
High: 37°F - Low: 19°F
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Cooler with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values as low as 7 above.
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Monday:
High: 41°F - Low: 28°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Highs around 40.
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Tuesday:
High: 47°F - Low: 35°F
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Snow likely in the morning. Rain likely. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
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Wednesday:
High: 44°F - Low: 22°F
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Rain likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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Thursday:
High: 37°F - Low: --°F
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Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
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Nearby Trails
Elk River: CR 1326 Bridge to US 321 Bridge (Distance: 2.7 mi)
The Elk originates in Avery County in the valley between Beech and Sugar Mountains, both popular ski resorts. The river flows generally west and north into Tennessee, eventually reaching the impoundme...
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From the guidebook "Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas"
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Banner Elk, NC - Whitewater Paddling - length:20.9 mi
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Grandfather Mountain (Distance: 4.1 mi)
Grandfather Mountain is a rocky, spectacular summit known to tourists for great views from its privately owned road and Mile-High Swinging Bridge. The peak is one of the region’s premier natural areas...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Linville, NC - Hiking - length:4.8 mi
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Tanawha Trail and Parkway at Grandfather Mountain (Distance: 4.7 mi)
The Tanawha Trail—the Cherokee word means “great hawk” or “eagle”—lies along the entire length of the Grandfather Mountain “missing link” portion of the Parkway. The trail reaches all the way to Price...
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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Linville, NC - Hiking - length:3.8 mi
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Linville Area Trails (Distance: 5.2 mi)
This short and popular Blue Ridge Parkway leg-stretcher offers spectacular views of a nearly vertical-mile drop to the Piedmont. An option to start on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail helps hikers find soli...
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From the guidebook "Hiking North Carolina"
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Linville, NC - Hiking - length:7.3 mi
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Grandfather Mountain Cruise (Distance: 5.3 mi)
Grandfather Mountain may be the most recognizable peak in western North Carolina. The cruise is a thrill-a-minute bicycle loop. In 18 miles you wind around switchbacks on a segment of the mountain's...
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From the guidebook "Best Bike Rides in the South"
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Linville , NC - Road Biking - length:18.3 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk (Distance: 1 mi)
The Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk offers comfort and convenience in a beautiful mountain setting. Nestled in the 'Heart of the High Country', we are within minutes of the area's best attra...
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1615 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, NC 28604-9708
Price from: $116.99
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Beech Mountain Inns (Distance: 2 mi)
Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in Eastern Americas Highest Town with an Elevation of 5,506 feet. The Beech Alpen Inn compliments its Mountain setting with the old world charm of the rustic Inns ...
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700 Beech Mountain Parkway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Price from: $145.80
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Blowing Rock-Days Inn Boone Area/Blue Ridge Parkway (Distance: 10 mi)
Days Inn Blowing Rock-Boone Area is a chalet-style hotel nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina close to ski mountains-Appalachian State University and Blue Ridge Parkway. The 118 well ap...
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Highway 321 Bypas
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Price from: $144.01
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone (Distance: 11 mi)
Only a 1/2 mile from downtown and Appalachian State University, the brand new LaQuinta Inn & Suites Boone is a beautiful mountain lodge with a spectacular view of the Appalachian mountains. W...
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165 Highway 105 Extension
Boone, NC 28607
Price from: $139.00
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Ridgeway Inn (Distance: 11 mi)
Located on Highway 321 at Highway 221 in the heart of the Village of Blowing Rock. Only a few steps to Main Street shopping and restaurants. All our guestrooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee m...
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131 Yonahlossee Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Price from: $149.00
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