Piedmont Region Fishing Guide

Fishing Access
for the Piedmont Region of North Carolina

Photo courtesy of Take Me Fishing
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Division of Inland Fisheries
Division of Inland Fisheries Programs
Public Fishing Areas

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission develops public fishing areas that
are open to the public at no cost; however, use is generally restricted to the
activities associated with fishing unless noted otherwise. Some of the activities
prohibited at most public fishing areas include the mooring of boats and jet skis,
swimming and camping.
Community Fishing Program

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in cooperation with local governments,
operates Community Fishing Program (CFP) sites that are open to the public, gen-
erally with regular opening and closing hours. A daily harvest limit of six forked-
tail catfish is established at all sites. Fishing tackle can be borrowed through the
Commission’s Tackle Loaner Program at some sites. Most CFP sites are located
in city- or county-owned parks with restrooms and picnicking facilities, as well as NC COMMUNITY
fishing program
other recreational opportunities, available.
Tackle Loaner Program

Fishing equipment, usually rods and spin cast reels, can be borrowed or
checked-out for free at many of the Community Fishing Program (CFP)
sites and at other locations across the state. Anglers under age 16 receive free
terminal tackle (including hooks, sinkers, bobbers, line and fish stringers) in
a tackle box that they may keep. A few CFP and Tackle Loaner Program sites
have adaptive fishing tackle, which accommodates a wide range of physical NC TACKLE
loaner program
disabilities and includes rod harnesses and holders, left- and-right-handed fish-
ing gloves, electric reels and casting devices.
N.C. Angler Recognition Program

Any angler who catches a fish meeting specific size requirements can apply to
have the catch recognized as a trophy fish through the North Carolina Angler
Recognition Program (NCARP). Qualification does not require harvesting
the fish. This program provides recognition to anglers who catch trophy-sized
fish that are not large enough to qualify as a state record fish. See the table on
page 60 for current NCARP minimum weight and length requirements.
Youth age 15 and younger can apply for a Youth NCARP certificate for any of
these fishes. Minimum length and weight requirements are waived.
Fish management in North Carolina is supported by the Federal Aid

in Sport Fish Restoration Program, which utilizes state fishing
license money and federal grant funds derived from federal excise
taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels.
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Fishing Access
for the Piedmont Region of North Carolina
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Division of Inland Fisheries
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The projects highlighted in this publication were made possible because anglers and boat-
ers pay special federal excise taxes and import duties on fishing equipment and motorboat
fuels. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission receives a share of these federal monies,
which are matched with 25 percent state or other non-federal money and invested in im-
portant fishing and boating projects across the state. Without your support for the Federal
Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program, the agency’s ability to provide fishing and boating
opportunities in North Carolina could be curtailed severely.
Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of
1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior
and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disabil-
ity, age or sex (in educational programs). If you believe that you have been discriminated
against in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire further information, please
write to: Equal Employment Officer, 1703 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-
1703; or call (919)707-0101.
Your purchase of fishing equipment and motor boat fuels supports Sport Fish Restoration
and boating access facilities.
Produced by the Division of Inland Fisheries

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1721
Telephone (919) 707-0220
For an up-to-date, interactive map of fishing and boating sites

across the state that are available for the public visit:
www.ncwildlife.org/fishing
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Introduction
Public waters in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina provide good fishing for
striped bass, largemouth bass, American and hickory shad, crappie, assorted sunfish
(redear, redbreast, bluegill, warmouth and pumpkinseed), white and yellow perch, and
channel, blue, white and flathead catfishes.
The sites listed in this publication are found in the Piedmont Region (see map on pages
6,7). Sites are listed alphabetically by county and then by water body. Sites include:
• Community Fishing Program sites developed through partnerships between the
Commission and local municipalities and organizations.
• Public Fishing Areas developed through partnerships between the Commission and
local municipalities, state and federal agencies and private landowners.
• Boating Access Areas managed by the Commission, which provide free 24 hour access
to boat ramps on more than 80 waterbodies in NC.
• Other public access areas not affiliated with the Commission. These include sites
operated by federal agencies, N.C. State Parks, municipalities, local organizations, etc.
While some areas include a small maintenance fee, as noted in the “More Info” section,
the sites listed do not include for-profit entities, such as marinas.
Information for sites is broken down into a table that includes the following categories:
• Site name and the entity that owns or maintains the site;
• Directions;
• More Info, which includes universally accessible amenities (if applicable), loaner
tackle (if applicable), type of access (boat, canoe, pier, shoreline), and fishery present.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission made every effort to ensure the information in this publication is accurate and
up-to-date; however, the agency shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the information described and/
or contained within this document. This information and related graphics are not legal documents and are not intended
to be used as such. The information contained in this publication is dynamic and will change over time. The N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of this
information. Last update: April 2011. For periodic updates to this publication, visit ncwildlife.org/fishing.
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Table of Contents
Alamance ................... 8
Anson ....................... 10
Cabarrus .................... 12
Caswell ..................... 13
Chatham .................... 14
Davidson .................... 17
Durham ..................... 19
Edgecombe ................ 20
Rockingham
Granville ................... 22
Guilford .................... 23
Halifax ...................... 26
Harnett ..................... 27 Guilford
Hoke ........................ 28
Johnston .................... 28
Lee .......................... 28 Davidson
Mecklenburg .............. 29
Montgomery .............. 32 Randolph
Moore ...................... 35 Rowan
Nash ........................ 36
Northampton .............. 38
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Mecklenburg
Cabarrus
Orange ...................... 38
Stanly om
Person ...................... 40 M
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Randolph ................... 40
Mo
Richmond .................. 41
Richmond
Rockingham ............... 44
Rowan ...................... 45 Union Anson
Scotland .................... 48
Stanly ....................... 49
Union ....................... 51
Vance ....................... 52
Wake ....................... 53
Warren ..................... 57
Wayne ...................... 59
Wilson ..................... 59
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Piedmont Region Map of Counties
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Hoke
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Alamance County
Cedar Rock Park

Site Name Directions More Information
Cedarock Park From Burlington, south on • Universally accessible parking,
NCWRC N.C. 49 for 5.9 miles; left on walkway, restrooms
Community Fishing Friendship-Patterson Mill Rd. • Shoreline, dock access
Program Site (S.R. 1130). Left on Cedarock • Largemouth bass, channel
City of Burlington Park Rd. (S.R. 2409). Parking catfish, sunfish
area is 1.3 mile on left.
Graham-Mebane Lake
Graham-Mebane On north side of N.C. 33, 10.3 • Boat, canoe access
Lake miles east of the N.C. 33 and • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC N.C. 306 junction in Aurora catfish, crappie
Community Fishing
Program site
City of Graham
919-563-6544
Haw River (see also Chatham County)

Altamahaw Paddle Off N.C. 87 N, near Altamahaw • Small boat, canoe access
Access • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Haw River Trail crappie, catfish
Glencoe Paddle Off Glencoe St. (S.R. 1600), • Small boat, canoe access
Access near Burlington • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Haw River Trail catfish
Indian Valley Paddle 930 Indian Valley Dr. (S.R. • Small boat, canoe access
Access 1677), near Burlington • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
N.C. Hwy 54 Off Cooper Rd. (S.R. 2100), • Small boat, canoe access
Paddle Access near Graham • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Alamance County (continued)
Haw River (see also Chatham County) (continued)

Shallow Ford 1955 Gerringer Mill Rd. (S.R. • Small boat, canoe access
Natural Area 1530), near Burlington • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Swepsonville River Off Boywood Rd. (S.R. 2116), • Small boat, canoe access
Park near Swepsonville • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Town of Haw River On Lang St., in downtown • Small boat, canoe access
Paddle Access Haw River • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Lake Cammack
Lake Cammack From I-85-40, exit 150. North • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC on Jimmie Kerr Rd. for 2.2 walkway
Community Fishing miles; right on N.C. 49 North. • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
and Tackle Loaner Left on McCray Rd. for 5.2 access
programs site miles; right at second stop sign • Largemouth bass, crappie,
City of Burlington on Union Ridge Rd. Marina chain pickerel, white bass,
336-421-3872 entrance is .4 mile on left. sunfish
• Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays
• Loaner tackle available for free
• Fee
Lake Mackintosh (see also Guilford County)

Lake Mackintosh From I-85-40, take exit 141; • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC south on Huffman Mill Road walkway
Community Fishing for approximately 2 miles. • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Program site Marina is on left after crossing access
City of Burlington lake. • Largemouth bass, crappie,
336-538-0896 sunfish
• Closed Monday, Tuesday
• Fee
Alamance County (continued)
Stoney Creek/Old City Lake

Stoney Creek/Old Off Carolina Rd. (S.R. 1730), • Universally accessible
City Lake near Burlington • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
City of Burlington • Largemouth bass, crappie,
336-229-7509 sunfish
• Fee
• Note: Lake is closed for 2011.
Call for re-open date.
Anson County
Arrowhead Lake
Arrowhead Lake From Wadesboro, north on • Universally accessible
Public Fishing Area N.C. 109 for 6.5 miles; left on • Small boat, canoe, pier, shore-
Pee Dee National Grassy Island Rd. for 1.5 mile; line access
Wildlife Refuge left on Arrowhead Rd. to lake • Largemouth bass, crappie,
U.S. Fish and sunfish, catfish
Wildlife Service • Permit required
• No gas engines
• Open March 15-Oct. 15
Blewett Falls Reservoir (see also Richmond County)

Pee Dee From Rockingham, west on • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area U.S. 74 for 6.3 miles; right on • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Power Plant Rd. for 1.5 mile; • Largemouth bass, crappie,
left on Blewett Falls Rd. for striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
0.2 mile; right on Buck Rock white bass, white perch
Rd. for 0.8 mile; right on Boat
Landing Rd. to lake
License Information: Purchase a fishing license at ncwildlife.org/licensing.

Anson County (continued)
Little Park Pond

Little Park From Wadesboro, north on • Shoreline access
Anson County N.C. 109 for 1 mile; left on • Largemouth bass, sunfish
Parks Airport Rd. for 1 mile.
Pee Dee River (see also Richmond County)

Red Hill From U.S. 74 and N.C. 109 in • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area Wadesboro, go north on N.C. • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC 109 for 9 miles; right on access catfish, crappie
road just before Pee Dee River
bridge
Blewett Falls Dam From Rockingham, west on • Universally accessible trail,
Public Fishing Area U.S. 74 for 6.3 miles; right on parking, fishing platform
NCWRC Power Plant Rd. for 2.5 miles • Shoreline, platform access
to parking lot on right • American shad, striped bass,
white bass, white perch in
spring; catfish, largemouth bass,
sunfish year-round
Sullivan Pond
Sullivan Pond From Wadesboro, north on • Universally accessible
Pee Dee National U.S. 52 for 4 miles; right at • Pier, shoreline access
Wildlife Refuge refuge entrance, 0.4 mile to • Largemouth bass, crappie,
U.S. Fish and pond on right sunfish, catfish
Wildlife Service • Permit required
Wadesboro City Pond

Wadesboro City On City Pond Rd. (S.R. 1142), • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Pond off N.C. 742, south of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Town of Wadesboro Wadesboro sunfish, catfish
704-694-4243 • Fee
Cabarrus County
Bear Lake
Bear Lake From junction of N.C. 3 and • Universally accessible pier,
T.N. Spencer Camp N.C. in Concord, take N.C. 73 parking and trail
Park east towards Mount Pleasant • Paddleboat, shoreline, pier
NCWRC for 1.1 mile; left on Gold Hill access
Community Fishing Rd. for 4.7 miles to Rimer Rd. • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
and Tackle Loaner Left for 0.3 mile to Foxford Dr. channel catfish
programs site Park entrance is on left. • Loaner tackle available for free
Cabarrus County
Parks & Recreation
Frank Liske Park

Frank Liske Park From intersection of U.S. 601 • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC and N.C. 49 near Concord, restrooms
Community Fishing take N.C. 49 south for 3.9 • Shoreline, pier access
Program site miles; right on Stough Rd. for • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Cabarrus County 1.3 mile. Right into the park channel catfish, crappie
Parks & Recreation entrance for 0.3 mile. Take • Loaner tackle available for free
second paved road on left.
Lake Fisher
Lake Fisher From Exit 60 on I-85, west on • Boat, canoe access
City of Concord Dale Earnhardt Blvd. for 0.75 • Largemouth bass, crappie,
704-938-1327 mile; take right on Center- sunfish, catfish
grove Rd. for 1 mile; take left • Fee
on Lake Fisher Rd.
Pharr Mill Pond
Pharr Mill Park From Harrisburg, east on N.C. • Universally accessible
Cabarrus County 49 for 2 miles; right on Pharr • Pier, shoreline access
Parks & Recreation Mill Rd. for 1 mile; park • Largemouth bass, sunfish
entrance is on left.
Caswell County
Dan River (see also Rockingham County)

Milton From intersection of N.C. 62 • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area and N.C. 158 in Yanceyville, • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC north on N.C. 62 for 13 miles striped bass, catfish
to stoplight in Milton; turn left
and cross bridge; area is on left.
High Rock Pond

High Rock Pond From N.C. 119 in Caswell • Universally accessible pier,
Public Fishing Area County, turn left on Stephen- parking pad
NCWRC Caswell town Rd. (S.R. 1564); access is • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Game Land on right access
NCWRC • Hybrid striped bass, sunfish
Rabbit Shuffle Pond

Rabbit Shuffle Pond North of Burlington, take N.C. • Universally accessible pier,
Public Fishing Area 62 north for 13.4 miles; left at parking pad
NCWRC Caswell the Public Fishing Area sign on • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Game Land to a gravel game land road. Go access
NCWRC 0.5 mile to the pond (take left • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
at all forks in the road). channel catfish
S.R. Farmer Lake
S.R. Farmer Lake Off Badgett Sisters Parkway • Universally accessible
City of Yanceyville (S.R. 1156), near Yanceyville • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
336-694-5431 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
crappie
• Fee
Fishing Information: For more information about fishing in North Carolina’s public, inland
waters, visit the N.C.Wildlife Resources Commission’s website, ncwildlife.org/fishing.
Chatham County
B.E. Jordan Reservoir

Bell’s Church From U.S. 64 east of Pittsboro, • Universally accessible pier,
Public Fishing Area north on S.R. 1008 for 1.2 parking
NCWRC mile. Area is beside church. • Shoreline access
• Largemouth bass, striped bass,
sunfish, crappie, catfish
Crosswinds Boat Off U.S. 64, near Wilsonville • Universally accessible
Ramp • Boat, canoe access
N.C. State Parks • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
919-362-0586 crappie, white bass, catfish,
striped bass
• Fee
Crosswinds Camp- Off Farrington Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
ground 1008), in Wilsonville • Boat, canoe access
striped bass
• Fee
Ebenezer Church Off Farrington Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks 1008), in Wilsonville • Boat, canoe access
crappie, white bass, catfish,
striped bass
• Fee during summer months
Farrington Point From intersection of U.S.64 • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area and S.R. 1008, 5 miles on S.R. • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC 1008. Area is on left. • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
striped bass
New Hope Off Pea Ridge Rd. (S.R. 1700), • Universally accessible
Overlook near Raleigh • Boat, canoe access
striped bass
• Fee
Chatham County (continued)
B.E. Jordan Reservoir (continued)

Parker’s Creek Off Big Woods Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks 1717), near Wilsonville • Boat, canoe access
striped bass
• Fee
Poe’s Ridge Off Moncure Pittsboro Rd. • Universally accessible
U.S. Army Corps of (S.R. 1012), near Jordan Lake • Boat, canoe access
Engineers Dam • Largemouth bass, sunfish, crap-
919-542-4501 pie, white bass, catfish, striped bass
• Fee
Poplar Point Off Farrington Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks 1008), in Wilsonville • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
919-362-0586 • Largemouth bass, sunfish, crap-
pie, white bass, catfish, striped bass
• Fee
Robeson Creek Off Gum Springs Church Rd. • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks (S.R. 1939), near Pittsboro • Boat, canoe access
• Largemouth bass, sunfish, crap-
pie, white bass, catfish, striped bass
Rock Quarry From Pittsboro, U.S. 64 east for • Shoreline access
Public Fishing Area 6 miles; left on Big Woods Rd. • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC for 4.9 miles to area on right. sunfish, crappie, catfish
Seaforth Off U.S. 64, near Wilsonville • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks • Boat, canoe access
striped bass
• Fee
Weaver Creek From U.S. 64 east of Pitts- • Shoreline access
Public Fishing Area boro, south on S.R. 1008 for • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC 3.4 miles. Area is on right past crappie, catfish
intersection with S.R. 1972.
Chatham County (continued)
B.E. Jordan Reservoir (continued)

Vista Point Off N. Pea Ridge Road (S.R. • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks 1700), west of Raleigh • Boat, canoe access
striped bass
• Fee
Cape Fear River (see also Harnett County)

Avent’s Ferry From junction of N.C. 42 and • Boat, canoe access
Bridge S.R. 1916 (Corinth Road) west • Largemouth bass, spotted bass,
Boating Access Area of Corinth, west on N.C. 42 striped bass, catfish, sunfish
NCWRC for 1.2 mile to the area
Haw River (see also Alamance County)

Robeson Creek Off Gum Springs Church Road • Small boat, canoe access
Paddle Access (S.R. 1939), near Pittsboro • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
N.C. State Parks catfish, white bass
U.S. 15-501 Paddle Off U.S. 15-501, near Bynum • Small boat, canoe access
Chatham County
U.S. 64 Paddle Access Off U.S. 64, near Pittsboro • Small boat, canoe access
Haw River Trail • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Chatham County catfish, white bass
Shearon Harris Reservoir (see also Wake County)

Cross Point Land- From junction N.C. 42 & S.R. • Boat, canoe access
ing (dam area) 1916 west of Corinth, east on • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Boating Access Area N.C. 42 for 2 miles to S.R. sunfish, catfish
NCWRC 1912; left for 0.4 mile to Cross
Point Rd.; right for .4 mile
Davidson County
Finch Lake
Finch Park From exit 94 on I-85, north on • Universally accessible
City of Lexington Old Hwy. 64 for 1 mile; left on • Pier, shoreline access
Paul Beck Road for 0.1 mile; • Largemouth bass, sunfish
park entrance is on right.
High Rock Lake (see also Rowan County)

Buddle Creek On Holloway Church Road, off • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boat Access N.C. 8, south of Lexington • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Alcoa striped bass, sunfish, flathead
catfish, white bass, white perch
Flat Swamp On N.C. 8, west of Denton • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boat Access • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Southmont On N.C. 8, south of Lexington • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boat Access • Largemouth bass, crappie,
York Hill On U.S. 29/70, southwest of • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boat Access Lexington • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Lake Thom-A-Lex
Lake Thom-A-Lex On Yokley Road, off Old • Universally accessible
Cities of Greensboro Road, northeast of • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Thomasville and Lexington access
Lexington • Largemouth bass, crappie, hy-
336-731-6052 brid striped bass, sunfish, catfish
• Seasonal hours
• Fee
Davidson County (continued)
Old City Lake

Old City Lake Park From Lexington, north on • Shoreline, canoe access
City of Lexington N.C. 8 for 2.5 miles; right on • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
City Lake Rd.for 2 miles crappie, catfish
• Trolling motors only
South Yadkin River (see also Rowan County)

York Hill Off Hwy. 29/70, southwest of • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Alcoa Lexington • Largemouth, smallmouth and
spotted bass; sunfish, catfish;
striped bass, white bass in spring
Tuckertown Reservoir (see also Rowan and Stanly counties)

Bringle Ferry From intersection of N.C. 8 and • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area Bringle Ferry Rd. (S.R.1002) • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC at Healing Springs, take Bringle striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
Ferry Rd. (S.R. 1002) west for including flathead catfish, white
3 miles; left on to access road bass, white perch
after railroad crossing
Yadkin River (see also Rowan County)

Boones Cave Park Off Hwy. 150, on Boones Cave • Canoe, shoreline access
Davidson County Road (S.R. 1167), west of • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
Parks & Recreation Lexington bass, spotted bass, sunfish,
catfish; striped and white bass
in spring
U.S. 64 Off Hwy. 64, west of • Canoe, shoreline access
Davidson County Lexington • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
Parks & Recreation bass, spotted bass, sunfish,
catfish; striped bass, white bass
in spring
Durham County
Eno River (see also Orange County)

Cole Mill Off Cole Mill Road (S.R. • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
N.C. State Parks 1569), near Durham access
• Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Roanoke bass, catfish
West Point Off Duke Street (U.S. 501 N. • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
City of Durham Bypass), near Durham access
Falls of the Neuse Reservoir (Falls Lake) (see also Wake County)
Eno River From intersection of I-85, • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area take exit 182 (Red Mill Rd./ • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC SR 1632) west for 4.5 miles to sunfish, catfish, white bass,
stop sign. Right on S.R. 1794 white perch
for 0.5 mile to stop sign; right
Hickory Hill From intersection of I-85 and • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area Redwood Rd., take exit 183 on • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC Redwood Rd., and go east for sunfish, catfish, white bass,
1.5 mile. Area is on left. white perch
Rolling View On Baptist Road (S.R. 1807), • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
N.C. State Parks east of Durham off S.R. 98 • Largemouth bass, crappie,
919-676-1027 sunfish, catfish, white perch,
white bass
• Seasonal fee & operation hours
Lake Michie
Lake Michie Off Bahama Road (S.R. 1616), • Universally accessible
City of Durham near Durham • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
919-477-3906 access
• Largemouth bass, crappie,
sunfish
• Fee
Durham County (continued)
Little River Reservoir

Little River Off U.S. 501, on Orange • Universally accessible
Reservoir Factory Rd. (S.R. 1628), north • Canoe, shoreline access
City of Durham of Durham • Largemouth bass, crappie,
919-477-7889 sunfish, catfish
• Fee
Edgecombe County
Etheridge Pond
Robert E. Barnhill From U.S. 64 near Tarboro, • Universally accessible
Public Fishing Area take exit 487 south on N.C. 33 • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
NCWRC for .2 mile; right on Dowens access (gas motors not allowed)
St. Right on Bogey St. • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
channel catfish
Indian Lake
Indian Lake From Tarboro, exit 485 off U.S. • Universally accessible
NCWRC 64 Alternate. North on N.C. • Paddleboat, canoe, shoreline
Community Fishing 111/122 (Western Blvd.) for • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Program and Tackle 2.7 miles; park entrance is on channel catfish
Loaner programs left. • Loaner tackle available for free
site Edgecombe • Fee
Parks & Recreation • Open from sunrise to sunset
(252) 641-4276 April through October
Newbold Pond
Robert E. Barnhill From U.S. 64, Exit 488 south • Universally accessible
Public Fishing Area on Shiloh Farm Rd. for 0.1 • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
NCWRC mile; left into entrance to pond access (gas motors not allowed)
and access area • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
channel catfish
Edgecombe County (continued)
Tar River (see also Granville and Nash counties)

Bell’s Bridge From the intersection of U.S. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 64 Bypass and N.C. 33 North • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC of Tarboro, 7 miles on N.C. 33 shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
North; access area is on the
south end of N.C. 33 and Tar
River Bridge
Dunbar Bridge East of Rocky Mount on Hwy. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 64, exit 478 Kingsboro Rd.; • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC left for ½ mile to stop sign at shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Old 64A; right for 1.4 mile to
Dunbar Rd.; left for ½ mile
Hwy. 97 On N.C. 97, at the Rocky • Canoe, shoreline
City of Rocky Mount Waste Water Treatment • Largemouth bass, catfish, sun-
Mount Plant fish, striped bass, shad, crappie
Neville Lane On Neville Lane, off Legget • Canoe access
City of Rocky Rd., in Rocky Mount • Largemouth bass, catfish, sun-
Mount fish, striped bass, shad, crappie
Old Sparta On N.C. 42, approximately 3 • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area miles east of Pinetops • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
River Bend Park On River Road in Tarboro • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Tarboro Parks & • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Recreation shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Black crappie: North Carolina has

excellent crappie fishing. In the Piedmont
Region, good places to fish for black
crappie are: Falls of the Neuse Reservoir,
Shearon Harris Lake, B.E.Jordan Reservoir,
High Rock Lake, Badin Lake, Blewett Falls
Lake, Lake Norman, Lake Gaston, Lake
Tillery and LakeWylie.
Granville County
Lake Devin
Lake Devin Take exit 202 (Hwy. 15) • Universally accessible piers
NCWRC toward Oxford. Left at first • Small boat, canoe, shoreline,
Community Fishing stop light (Industry Dr.). Left pier access (gas motors not
Program Site at next stop light (Providence allowed)
Oxford Parks & Rd.) for ~ 1/4 mile. Right on • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Recreation Lake Devin Rd. for ~ ½ mile channel catfish, crappie
919-603-1135 • Loaner tackle available for free
• Open May through November
from sunrise to sunset
• Fee
Lake Rogers
Lake Rogers Off N.C. 56, near Creedmoor • Universally accessible pier
City of Creedmoor • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
919-528-3332 access
crappie
• Fee
Tar River (see also Edgecombe and Nash counties)
Wilton Slopes Off N.C. 56, near Creedmoor • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
Public Fishing Area access
NCWRC • Roanoke bass, largemouth
bass, sunfish, crappie
Roanoke Bass: Roanoke Bass are uncommon in North America.Their native range is restricted
to the Tar and Neuse River drainages in North Carolina. In the Piedmont, good places to catch
Roanoke bass are the Eno River, the Little River, the Tar River and Fishing Creek.To catch Roa-
noke bass, anglers should use light spincasting tackle. Popular lures include tiny jigs, doll flies,
streamers, small crank baits that imitate minnows, small spoons and spinners. If live bait is used,
small-to-medium minnows work best. Anglers should also try fly-fishing for Roanoke bass.
Guilford County
Bur-Mil Park Ponds

Bur-Mil Park Ponds From Greensboro, U.S. 220 • 2 ponds
NCWRC North; right (east) on Owl’s • Universally accessible pier
Community Fishing Roost Rd. (S.R. 2337) for 0.4 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
and Tackle Loaner mile; left on Bur-Mil Club Rd. channel catfish
programs site Ponds are at the rear of the • Loaner tackle available for free
Greensboro Parks park. • Fee
& Recreation
336-373-3800
Hagan-Stone Park
Hagan-Stone Park From Greensboro, take U.S. • 4 ponds
NCWRC 421 south to exit 126 near • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Community Fishing Pleasant Grove. Right on • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
and Tackle Loaner Hagan-Stone Park Rd. (S.R. channel catfish (in largest pond)
programs site 3411). Follow signs for 2.3 • Loaner tackle available for free
Greensboro Parks miles to park entrance on right. • Fee
& Recreation
336-674-0472
High Point City Lake
High Point City Off Greensboro Rd./West • Universally accessible pier
Lake Main St. (U.S. 29A/70A), near • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
City of High Point High Point access
336-883-3498 • Largemouth bass, crappie,
sunfish
• Fee
Hybrid striped bass: In the Piedmont, striped bass hybrids are currently stocked in Oak
Hollow Lake, Lake Townsend, Lake Thom-A-Lex andW. Kerr Scott Reservoir. Live shad, minnows
or lures that imitate minnows often work well. Bank fishing with chicken livers is also a popular
angling method.

Guilford County (continued)
Lake Brandt
Lake Brandt From I-85/I-40 in Greensboro, • Universally accessible
NCWRC Tackle exit 127 to U.S. 220/29 north • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Loaner Program for 2.9 miles. Right on W. access
site Greensboro Wendover Ave. for 2.4 miles; • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Parks & Recreation right on Battleground Ave. for catfish, crappie
336-373-3741 .6 mile Bear right on Lawndale • Loaner tackle available for free
Dr. for 5.4 miles (Lawndale • Fee
turns into Lake Brandt Rd.);
marina is on left.
Lake Higgins
Lake Higgins From I-85/I-40 in Greensboro, • Universally accessible
NCWRC Tackle exit 127 to U.S. 220/29 north • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Loaner Program for 2.9 miles. Right on W. access
site Greensboro Wendover Ave. for 2.4 miles; • Largemouth bass, catfish,
Parks & Recreation right on Battleground Ave. for crappie
336-373-3739 7.3 miles; left on S.R. 2135 for • Loaner tackle available for free
.4 mile; marina is on left. • Fee
Lake Mackintosh (see also Alamance County)

Lake Mackintosh From I-85/I-40 near Burling- • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC Tackle ton, take exit 138 south on U.S. • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Loaner Program 61 for .7 mile. Marina is on left. access (no gas motors allowed)
site Burlington • Largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie
Parks & Recreation • Loaner tackle available for free
336-449-2078 • Marina is closed on Tuesdays
• Fee
White Perch: Badin Lake, Lake Tillery and Lake Norman are good spots to catch white perch
in the Piedmont. Anglers often locate schools of white perch by trolling or drifting through prime
habitat areas. Preferred baits include shrimp, worms, small minnows, lures or streamer-type flies.
Once a school is located, white perch can be caught by casting lures or bottom fishing with bait.

Lake Townsend
Lake Townsend From I-85/I-40 in Greens- • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC boro, exit 127 to U.S. 220/29 • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Community Fishing north towards Reidsville for 10 access
and Tackle Loaner miles; take Summit Ave. exit; • Largemouth bass, crappie,
programs site left at exit ramp for .1 mile; catfish, hybrid striped bass
Greensboro Parks left at next stop sign on Sum- • Loaner tackle available for free
& Recreation mit Ave. for .8 mile; right on • Fee
336-373-3694 S.R. 2641 for .6 mile; right on
S.R. 2642 for .5 mile. Marina
is on left.
Oak Hollow Lake

Oak Hollow Lake Off N.C. 68 on Centennial St., • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC Tackle near High Point • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Loaner Program access (boats larger than 23’
site or heavier than 3,000 lbs. not
High Point Parks & permitted)
Recreation • Largemouth bass, crappie,
336-883-3494 sunfish, hybrid striped bass,
striped bass
• Fee
Oka T. Hester Park

Oka T. Hester Park In Greensboro, I-85 to exit 121 • Universally accessible piers
NCWRC north on Holden Rd. for 1.5 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Community Fishing mile; left on W. Vandalia Rd for channel catfish
and Tackle Loaner 1.5 mile; right on Tonkin Rd. • Loaner tackle available for free
programs site for .1 mile; park is on right. at park office
Greensboro Parks • Fee
& Recreation
336-218-8317
Randleman Reservoir
Southwest Park From Greensboro, I-85 south • Small boat and canoe access
Guilford County to exit 122A, Groomtown Rd.; • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Town of Gibsonville left on Groomtown Rd. for 2.7 sunfish, catfish
Piedmont Triad miles; left on Jonquil Dr. for • Fee
Regional Water 1.0 mile; left on Wall Rd. for
Authority 0.1 mile; park is on right
336-498-5510
Schoolhouse Lake
Schoolhouse Lake From I-40 west in Greensboro, • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC take exit for Hwy. 68 for ~ 4 • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Community Fishing miles to Pleasant Ridge Rd.; access
Program site turn right. Left on Summer- • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Town of Summer- field Rd. at dead end. Left on sunfish
field Centerfield Rd. for ~ ¼ mile
Halifax County
Lake Gaston (see also Northampton, Warren counties)

Summit On Blue Bird Rd. (S.R. 1482), • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area off Myrick Estates Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC 1458), west of Roanoke Rapids • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
walleye, blue catfish, crappie,
sunfish, white perch
Little Fishing Creek
Medoc Mountain On Medoc Mountain State Park • Canoe, shoreline access
State Park Rd./Wood Rd. (S.R. 1322), • Largemouth bass, Roanoke bass,
N.C. State Parks northwest of Enfield and I-95 catfish, sunfish

Halifax County (continued)
Roanoke Rapids Lake (see also Northampton County)

5th Street Landing On 5th St., off Roanoke • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area Avenue (N.C. 48), in Roanoke • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Rapids • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
white perch, catfish, crappie,
sunfish
Roanoke River
Edwards Ferry On U.S. 258, at the Roanoke • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area River bridge, north of Scotland• Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Neck • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
crappie, white perch, yellow
perch, shad, catfish, sunfish
Weldon On U.S. 301, near the U.S. 301 • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area and U.S. 158 intersection, in • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Weldon • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
crappie, white perch, yellow
Harnett County
Cape Fear River (see also Chatham County)

Lillington On Wildlife Rd. (S.R. 2069), • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boating Access Area off McNeil St. (S.R. 2016), east • Largemouth bass, spotted bass,
NCWRC of Lillington striped bass, American shad,
catfish, sunfish
Walleye: Walleye prefer clear, cool water and usually stay in deep water during the day, moving
to shallow waters at night. Anglers often fish with jigs to catch walleye. Cast the jig parallel to
boat and let it sink. Start a hopping motion using only the wrist, not the arm. Make the jig hop
6 to 12 inches from the bottom while retrieving jig between hops. Slack the line after each hop.

Hoke County
Lumber River
Site Name Directions More Info
Wagram On U.S. 401 at the Scotland/ • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area Hoke county line, southwest of • Largemouth bass, catfish,
NCWRC Raeford sunfish
Upchurch Lake
Upchurch Lake From Raeford, north on Main • Universally accessible
Public Fishing Area Street for 1 mile; left on Vass • Pier, shoreline, boat, canoe
NCWRC Nichol- Rd. for 3 miles; right on June access
son Creek Game Johnson Rd. for 1.3 miles to • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Land NCWRC lake entrance road on left catfish
Johnston County
Neuse River (see also Wake and Wayne counties)

Richardson’s Bridge On S.R. 1201, off S.R. 1008, • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC approximately 10 miles west of • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Goldsboro shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Lee County
San Lee Park Ponds

San Lee Park Ponds From Sanford, U.S. 421/NC • Two ponds
NCWRC 87 south; left on S.R. 1514 • Universally accessible pier;
Community Fishing (Bragg St.) for .3 mile; right parking pad, access trail
and Tackle Loaner on S.R. 1559 (Nash St.) for 0.3 • Canoe, shoreline, pier access
programs site mile. Left on S.R. 1521 (Kelly • Largemouth bass, channel
NCWRC Drive) for 2.7 miles. Right on catfish, sunfish
Pumping Station Rd. for 0.3 • Loaner tackle available for free
mile. Entrance is on right.
Mecklenberg County
Beatty Lake
Colonel Francis From Matthews, south on • Universally accessible
Beatty Park Trade St. for 1 mile; right on • Pier, shoreline, canoe access
Mecklenburg County Weddington Rd. for 2 miles; • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Park & Recreation park entrance is on right. crappie, catfish
• Permit required for canoes
Davie Pond
William R. Davie From Exit 64 on I-485, east on • Shoreline access
Park N.C. 51 for 3.5 miles to park • Largemouth bass, sunfish
Mecklenburg County entrance on right
Park & Recreation
Freedom Park Pond
Freedom Park On Neck Rd., off Beatties Ford • Universally accessible parking,
NCWRC Rd. (S.R. 2074), southwest of paved walkway
Community Fishing Huntersville • Shoreline, pier access
Program site • Largemouth bass, channel
Mecklenburg County catfish, sunfish
Park & Recreation
Hornet’s Nest Park Pond
Hornet’s Nest Park In Charlotte, I-77 north from • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC the intersection w/I-85; west restrooms, paved walkway
Community Fishing on Sunset Rd. for 0.8 mile to • Shoreline, pier access
Program site the intersection with Beatties • Largemouth bass, channel
Mecklenburg County Ford Rd. Turn right; entrance catfish, sunfish
Park & Recreation is 1 mile on left.
Hickory shad: Hickory shad are fun to catch during their spring spawning run as they will
strike flies, small spoons and artificial lures. Use light spinning gear rigged with shad darts or
spoons on 4-to 8-pound test line. Many anglers fly-fishing for hickory shad.

Mecklenberg County (continued)
Idlewild Lake
Idlewild Road Park From Exit 49 on I-485, west on • Shoreline access
Mecklenburg Idlewild Rd. for 4 miles to park • Largemouth bass, sunfish
County Park & entrance on left
Recreation
Kingfisher and Dragonfly ponds
Reedy Creek Park From Exit 36 on I-485, west on • Universally accessible
NCWRC Tackle Rocky River Rd. for 2.5 miles • Pier, shoreline, canoe access
Loaner Program to park entrance on left • Largemouth bass, sunfish
site Mecklenburg • Permit required for canoes
County Park & • Loaner tackle available for
Recreation free including tackle to accom-
modate a wide range of physical
limitations
Lake Norman
Blythe Landing In Charlotte, west on Inde- • Universally accessible
Mecklenburg pendence Blvd. to intersection • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
County Park & with Kings Dr. Turn left for 1.3 access
Recreation mile; right on East Blvd. for • Largemouth bass, crappie,
704-432-1369 0.1 mile to entrance on left striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
white bass, white perch
• Boat launch fee: weekends and
holidays March 1– Oct. 31
Ramsey Creek On Nantz Rd., off Catawba • Universally accessible
Mecklenburg Ave., southwest of Cornelius • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
County Park & access
Recreation • Largemouth bass, crappie,
704-432-1369 striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
holidays March 1 – Oct. 31
Lake Wylie
Copperhead Island On Soldier Rd., off Shopton • Universally accessible
Mecklenburg Rd., west of Charlotte • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
County Park & • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Recreation sunfish, catfish, white bass, white
704-588-5224 perch
holidays March 1 – Oct. 31
McDowell Park On York Rd., off N.C. 49, west • Universally accessible
NCWRC Tackle of Charlotte • Shoreline access
Loaner Program • Largemouth bass, crappie,
site Mecklenburg sunfish, catfish, white bass, white
County Park & perch
Recreation • Loaner tackle available for free
McAlpine Creek Park

McAlpine Creek From I-77 in Charlotte, take • Universally accessible pier
Park NCWRC Exit 5 (Tyvola Rd.); right for • Shoreline, pier access
Community Fishing 9 miles (Tyvola Rd. changes to • Largemouth bass, channel
Program site Fairview Rd., which changes catfish, sunfish
Mecklenburg to Sardis Rd., which changes to
County Park & Rama Rd.); right on Monroe
Recreation Rd. for 2 miles. Park entrance
is on left.
Mountain Island Lake

Neck Road On Neck Road, off Beatties • Universally accessible
U.S. Fish and Ford Road (S.R. 2074), south- • Boat, canoe access
Wildlife Service west of Huntersville • Largemouth bass, crappie,
striped bass, sunfish, catfish,

Mountain Island Lake (continued)

Latta Plantation From 1-77 north in Charlotte, • Pier, shoreline access
Park take exit 16B for one mile; • Largemouth bass, catfish,
NCWRC Tackle right on Beatties Ford Rd. for 5 sunfish
Loaner Program miles; left on Sample Rd. for 1 • Loaner tackle available for free
site Mecklenburg mile to park entrance at the Latta Plantation Nature
County Park & Center
Recreation
Squirrel Lake
Squirrel Lake From intersection of N.C. 51 • Shoreline access
NCWRC and Fullwood Rd. in Matthews, • Largemouth bass, sunfish
Community Fishing travel east on Fullwood Rd. for • Loaner tackle available for free
& Tackle Loaner 0.9 mile. Right on Trade St. at park’s main office ($5 deposit
programs site for 0.5 mile. Left on Pleasant required)
Matthews Parks, Plains Rd.(S.R.3465) for 0.3 • Fee
Recreation & mile to park entrance on the
Cultural Resources left
(704) 321-7275
Montgomery County
Badin Lake (see also Stanly County)

Badin Pier From Troy, take N.C. 109 • Universally accessible pier
Public Fishing Area north for 9 miles; left in • Shoreline, pier access
NCWRC Uwharrie National Forest on • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
S.R. 1153 for 0.4 mile; right crappie, catfish, including blue
on FSR 576 for 0.6 mile. Right catfish, white perch, striped
on FSR 544 for 2.5 miles. bass, white bass
Right on FSR 597 for 0.2 mile;
left on FSR 597A for 0.5 mile
to fork in the road. Take the
right fork for 0.6 mile.
Montgomery County (continued)
Badin Lake (see also Stanly County) (continued)

Circle Drive On Shoreline Dr. (S.R. 2551), • Universally accessible
Boating Access off Blaine Rd. (S.R. 1161), • Boat, canoe access
Area southeast of N.C. 8 and N.C. • Largemouth bass, crappie, striped
NCWRC 49 junction bass, sunfish, catfish, including
blue catfish, white bass
Cove Boating On Forest Road 554, off Hwy. • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Access Area 109, northwest of Troy • Largemouth bass, crappie,
U.S. Fish and striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
Wildlife Service including blue catfish, white bass
Garr Creek On Tuckertown Rd., off Hwy. • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boating Access Area 49, northwest of Troy • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Alcoa striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
including blue catfish, white bass
Holt’s Cabin From Troy, N.C. 109 north for • Shoreline access
Public Fishing Area 9 miles; left into Uwharrie Na- • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC tional Forest on S.R. 1153 for crappie, catfish, including blue
.4 mile; right on Forest Service catfish, white perch, striped
Rd (FSR) 576 for .6 mile; right bass, white bass
on FSR 544 for 2.5 miles; right
on FSR 597 for 1.7 mile
Lakemont On Lakemont Rd. (S.R. 1158), • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area off Blaine Rd. (S.R. 1156), • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC south of N.C. 49 and N.C. 109 • Largemouth bass, crappie,
junction striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
Falls Reservoir (see also Stanly County)

Deep Water Trail Located on Forest Road 554, • Canoe, shoreline access
Boating Access Area off Hwy. 109, northwest of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
U.S. Fish and Troy striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
Wildlife Service white bass
Lake Tillery (see also Stanly County)

Lilly’s Bridge On Lilly’s Bridge Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area 1110), off N.C. 731, west of • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Mt. Gilead • Largemouth bass, crappie,
striped bass, sunfish, catfish, in-
cluding blue catfish, white bass,
white perch
Swift Island On N.C. 24/27, ~ 12 miles • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area west of Troy, next to the Pee • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Dee River bridge • Largemouth bass, crappie,
striped bass, sunfish, catfish, in-
white perch
Little River
Troy On South Main St./Pekin Rd. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area (S.R. 1005) off N.C. 24/27, • Largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish
NCWRC south of Troy
Troy Reservoir
Roy J. Maness From Troy, travel north on • Universally accessible
Nature Preserve N.C. 134 for 1.5 mile; right • Boat, canoe, pier, shoreline access
Town of Troy on Okeewemee Rd. for 1 mile; • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
910-572-3661 park entrance is on left. crappie, catfish
• Permit required
• No gas-powered boats
Uwharrie River
Uwharrie Hunt On Forest Service Road 555, • Canoe, shoreline access
Camp; U.S. Fish near Troy • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
and Wildlife Service bass, Roanoke bass, white bass,
sunfish
Uwharrie River (continued)

Low Water Bridge From Troy, travel north on • Canoe, shoreline access
Public Fishing Area N.C. 109 for about 12 miles; • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
NCWRC right on Coggins Mill Rd. for bass, Roanoke bass, white bass,
1.5 miles; right on Low Water sunfish
Bridge Rd. for 1 mile to PFA.
Moore County
Aberdeen Lake
Aberdeen Lake On N.C. 5, adjacent to U.S. 1 • Canoe, shoreline access
City of Lexington and N.C. 15/501 in Aberdeen • Largemouth bass, catfish,
910-944-7275 sunfish
• Fee
Lake Luke Marion
Lake Luke Marion In Carthage, south on N.C. 22 • Canoe, shoreline, pier access
NCWRC for .1 mile; left on Saunders St. • Largemouth bass, channel
Community Fishing for .3 mile; right on Pinehurst catfish, sunfish
& Tackle Loaner Ave. for .5 • Loaner tackle available for free
programs site; from Moore County Parks &
Moore County Rec; Carthage Farm Supply
Parks & Recreation
Southern Pines Reservoir
Reservoir Park From intersection with U.S. • Universally accessible
Town of Southern 1 in Southern Pines, travel • Shoreline, boat, canoe access
Pines north/east on N.C. 22 for 2 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
miles to park entrance on left crappie, catfish
• No gas-powered boats

Nash County
Stony Creek
Edgewater Drive On Edgewater Dr. near Nash • Canoe access
City of Rocky General Hospital, just south of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Mount U.S. 64 in Rocky Mount catfish, sunfish
Country Club Cove On Country Club Rd., off • Canoe access
City of Rocky Leonard Rd., northwest of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Mount Rocky Mount catfish, sunfish
Tar River (see also Edgecombe and Granville counties)

Battle Park On Falls Road, in downtown • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
City of Rocky Rocky Mount • Largemouth bass, crappie, cat-
Mount fish, sunfish, striped bass, shad
Lamons Ferry On Halifax Rd., off West • Canoe, shoreline access
City of Rocky Mount Rd., southwest of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Nashville Road On Nashville Rd., off U.S. 301, • Canoe, shoreline access
City of Rocky in Rocky Mount • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Mount catfish, sunfish
Old Bailey Highway On Old Bailey Hwy. off Sandy • Canoe access
City of Rocky Cross Rd., southwest of Rocky • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Mount Mount catfish, sunfish
Reservoir Dam On Braswell Rd., off Bend of • Canoe, shoreline access
City of Rocky the River Rd., southwest of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Sunset Park On River Rd., off Sunset Rd., • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
City of Rocky in Rocky Mount • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Mount catfish, sunfish
Largemouth bass: Largemouth bass prefer locations with lots of structure, such as submerged
vegetation, brush piles, stumps, boat docks and standing timber. Underwater points, humps, drop-
offs, bridge pilings and old road beds are also favored haunts, particularly in reservoirs.

Nash County (continued)
Tar River Reservoir

Rocky Mount City On Bend in the River Rd., off • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Ramp N.C. 97, southwest of Rocky • Largemouth bass, crappie,
City of Rocky Mount sunfish, catfish
Mount
Rocky Mount City On Old Carriage Road, off • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Ramp (Old Car- N.C. 97, southwest of Rocky • Largemouth bass, crappie,
riage Rd.)City of Mount sunfish, catfish
Rocky Mount
Northhampton County
Lake Gaston (see also Halifax and Warren counties)

Henrico From Gaston, N.C. 46 west • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area to junction of N.C. 46 and • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC S.R.1214 (River Rd.) for 5.5 white perch, blue catfish, crap-
miles to area on left pie, sunfish
Roanoke Rapids Lake (see also Halifax County)

Thelma On Warrens Landing Rd., (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 1422), off Thelma Rd., (S.R. • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC 1400), north of U.S. 158 white perch, catfish, crappie,
sunfish
Vultare On Old Gaston Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 1213), off N.C. 46, west of • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC Gaston white perch, catfish, crappie,
sunfish
White crappie: If N.C. State Freshwater Fishing Records are any indication, the Tar River
Reservoir has a thriving white crappie fishery. In 2010, two state records were for white crappie
caught from the reservoir, which is located in Rocky Mount.

Northhampton County (continue)
Roanoke River (see also Halifax county)

Gaston In Gaston on N.C. 48 at the • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area Roanoke River Bridge • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC crappie, white perch, yellow
Orange County
Anderson Community Park Pond

Anderson Com- From Carrboro, N.C. 54 west • Shoreline access
munity Park Pond to city limit for .25 mile, past • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC where the road goes from 4 channel catfish
Community Fishing lanes to 2 lanes; pond is on • Loaner tackle available for free
and Tackle Loaner right
programs site
Carrboro Parks & Rec
Cane Creek Reservoir

Cane Creek Off N.C. 54, west of Carrboro • Universally accessible
Reservoir • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Orange County • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Water and Sewer sunfish
919-942-5790 • Open Saturdays only
• Fee
Interactive Fishing Map: The N.C.Wildlife Resources Commission has an interactive map
on its website that allows users to search for and view information about public fishing areas
around geographic areas of interest.Visitors can view the entire state, or search locations by ad-
dress, by zip code or by county. can search the map by fish species, specific water body, type of
water body and type of access.

Orange County (continue)
Eno River (see also Durham County)

Few’s Ford Off Cole Mill Rd. (S.R. 1569), • Universally accessible
N.C. State Parks near Durham • Small boat, canoe access
Pleasant Green Beside the bridge on Pleasant • Small boat, canoe access
N.C. State Parks Green Rd. (S.R. 1567), near • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Durham Roanoke bass, catfish
Lake Michael
Lake Michael In Mebane, U.S. 70 east for .3 • Universally accessible
NCWRC mile; left on N. Ninth St. for .2 • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Community Fishing mile; right on Brown St. (name • Largemouth bass, crappie,
and Tackle Loaner changes to Lebanon Church sunfish, channel catfish
programs site Rd.) for .8 mile • Fee
Lake Michael
Marina
(919) 563-4573
University Lake
University Lake Off Old Fayetteville Road (S.R. • Universally accessible
Orange County 1937), in Chapel Hill • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Water and Sewer • Largemouth bass, crappie,
919-942-8007 sunfish
• Fee
Fish Attractor Map and Coordinates: The N.C.Wildlife Resources Commission has on
its website a map and GPS coordinates of nearly 550 fish attractor locations across the state.
Anglers can import waypoints (longitude/latitude) using a text file, an Excel file or a GPX (GPS
Exchange Format) file and they can use the map to find the approximate locations and types of
fish attractors found in each body of water.

Person County
Hyco Lake
Hyco Lake Off N.C. 57 on Kelly Brewer • Universally accessible
Person-Caswell Rd., north of Roxboro • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Lake Authority • Largemouth bass, crappie,
336-599-4343 sunfish, catfish
• Fee
Mayo Reservoir
Triple Springs From Roxboro, N.C. 49 north • Universally accessible
NCWRC Boating for ~ 9 miles; left on S.R. • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Access Area and 1515 for 1 mile • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Tackle Loaner catfish, chain pickerel
Program site • Loaner tackle, including tackle
Person County to accommodate a wide range of
Parks & Recreation physical limitations
Randolph County
Lake Lucas
Lake Lucas From U.S. 220 bypass in Ashe- • Universally accessible
NCWRC Tackle boro, take N.C. 42 exit for 3.7 • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Loaner Program miles • Largemouth bass, crappie,
site; Asheboro sunfish, catfish
Parks & Recreation • Fee
336-629-1639 • Seasonal operating hours
Lake Reese
Lake Reese Off Jackson Creek Road (S.R. • Universally accessible
City of Asheboro 1314), near Asheboro • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
sunfish
• Fee
Randolph County (continued)
Ramseur Lake
Ramseur Lake Off N.C. 22, near Ramseur • Universally accessible
City of Ramseur • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
336-824-4646 • Largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish
• Fee
Randleman Reservoir
Randleman Reser- From Greensboro, U.S. 220 • Boat, canoe, pier access
voir south to U.S. 220 Business • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Piedmont Triad exit towards Level Cross; right sunfish, catfish
Regional Water at top of exit ramp to Adams • Fee
Authority Farm Rd.; left on Adams Farm
Rd. for 1.7 miles; enter on right
Richmond County
Blewett Falls Reservoir (see also Anson County)

Grassy Island On Grassy Island Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area 1148) off N.C. 109, south of • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Mt. Gilead • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Broadacres Lake
Broadacres Lake From Hoffman, travel east on • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
NCWRC Sandhills School Dr. for 0.6 mile; left on access
Game Land Butler Rd. for 0.5 mile to lake • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC on right crappie, catfish
Striped bass: In the Piedmont, Lake Gaston, Lake Norman, Jordan Resevoir and Badin Lake
are four of the most popular reservoirs for striped bass fishing.

Richmond County (continued)
Crappie Lake
Crappie Lake From Hoffman, travel west on • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
NCWRC Sandhills McDonald Church Road for access
Game Land 0.1 mile; right on York/Derby • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC Road for 3.3 miles; right on crappie, catfish
entrance road to lake 1.5 mile
Ellerbe Lion’s Club Community Park Lake
Ellerbe Lion’s Club From U.S. 220 in Ellerbe, • Shoreline access
Community Park east on Church St. (S.R. 1452 • Channel catfish, sunfish
Lake becomes Millstone Rd.) for
NCWRC approximately 1 mile; park is
Community Fishing on right
Program site
Gum Swamp Lake

Gum Swamp Lake From intersection with U.S. • Small boat, canoe, shoreline
NCWRC Sandhills 1 south of Marston, east on access
Game Land Cognac Rd. for 5.9 miles; left • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC on Gum Swamp Lake Rd. for crappie, catfish
0.5 mile
Hamlet City Lake

Hamlet City Lake From the intersection of U.S. • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC 1 and U.S. 74 in Rockingham, • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier ac-
Community Fishing U.S. 74 east for ~ 6 miles to cess; no gasoline-powered boats
and Tackle Loaner Lakeside Dr. in Hamlet. Left; allowed
programs site lake is on right • Largemouth bass, channel
Richmond County catfish, sunfish
Striped bass: Reservoir striped bass are more active feeders at night so anglers should fish for
them in low-light conditions and/or at night.

Richmond County (continued)
Hinson Lake
Hinson Lake From the intersection of U.S. • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC Com- 1 and Wiregrass Road, travel parking, boat ramp, boat dock,
munity Fishing east on Wiregrass Road for lake trail
Program site 0.5 mile; right on Washington • Shoreline access
City of Rockingham Street for 2.5 miles; left into • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
park on Hinson Lake Drive channel catfish
Indian Camp Lake

Indian Camp Lake From the intersection with • Universally accessible pier,
Public Fishing Area S.R. 1475 (Caddell Rd.) in concrete pad, parking
NCWRC Sandhills Hoffman, take U.S. 1 south • Shoreline access
Game Land for 1 mile; right on S.R. 1479 • Channel catfish, sunfish
NCWRC (James G. Watson Rd.) for .7 • On Sandhills Game Land;
mile; lake is on right hunting, other activities are al-
lowed subject to regulations for
this game land
McKinney Lake
McKinney Lake From Hoffman, McDonald • Universally accessible pier,
Fish Hatchery Church Rd. for approximately walkway, parking
NCWRC 4 miles; left into entrance to • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
McKinney Lake Fish Hatchery • Largemouth bass, crappie,
for .5 mile to the lake on left sunfish, catfish, chain pickerel,
yellow perch
• Open only during daylight hours
White bass: In North Carolina, white bass are native to the rivers in the western part of the
state that flow to the Mississippi. However, they have been widely introduced into rivers that flow
to the Atlantic Ocean, such as the Yadkin and Catawba Rivers. In the Piedmont, good fisheries for
white bass include Jordan Reservoir, Falls of the Neuse Resevoir and High Rock Lake.

Rockingham County
Pee Dee River (see also Anson County)

Blewett’s Grave On Blewett Falls Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 1141), off Old Charlotte Rd. • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC (S.R. 1140), northwest of striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
Rockingham white bass, white perch, Ameri-
can shad
Rockingham On U.S 74, west of Rock- • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area ingham at the Pee Dee River • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC bridge striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
white bass, white perch, Ameri-
can shad
Dan River (see also Caswell County)
Hamilton Street Off N.C. 87, in Eden • Canoe access
Dan River Assoc. catfish
Hwy. 704 Under the N.C. 704 bridge, • Boat, canoe access
Dan River Assoc. just east of Madison • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
catfish
Leaksville On Bethlehem Church Rd. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area (S.R. 2039), off Harrington • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC Rd., (S.R. 1533), just southeast catfish
of Eden
Lindsey Bridge On Lindsey Bridge Rd. (S.R. • Canoe access
Dan River Assoc. 1139), off U.S. 311, near • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Madison catfish
Settles Bridge At the end of Dan River Rd., • Canoe access
Dan River Assoc. off Settles Bridge Rd. (S.R. • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
2145), east of Madison catfish
White bass: Anglers often have success fishing for white bass using live minnows or shad and
artificial lures, such as jigs, spinners, spoons and small crankbaits. Look for spawning white bass
in the spring and schools of feeding white bass, or jumps, during the summer and fall.

Rockingham County (continued)
Lake Reidsville
Lake Reidsville Off Waterworks Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
City of Reidsville 2435), near Reidsville • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
sunfish
• Fee
Mayo River
Anglin Mill Bridge Off Anglin Mill Rd. (S.R. • Canoe, shoreline access
Dan River Assoc. 1385) on Mayo Beach Rd. • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
(S.R. 1359), near Madison bass, catfish, sunfish
South End Mayo Off Anglin Mill Rd. (S.R. • Canoe access
Beach 1385) on Mayo Beach Rd. • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
Dan River Assoc. (S.R. 1359), near Madison bass, catfish, sunfish
U.S. 220 Business Off U.S. 220 Business, north of • Canoe, shoreline
Dan River Assoc. Mayodan • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
bass, catfish, sunfish
Rowan County
High Rock Lake (see also Davidson County)

Dutch Second On Bringle Ferry Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area 1002), northeast of Rockwell • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC • Largemouth bass, crappie,
striped bass, sunfish, flathead
Little Cane Creek On Providence Church Rd., • Canoe, shoreline access
Alcoa off Bringle Ferry Road, east of • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Salisbury striped bass, sunfish, flathead

Rowan County (continued)
High Rock Lake (see also Davidson County) (continued)

Rowan County On Old Mocksville Rd., north • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Pump Station of Salisbury • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Rowan County striped bass, sunfish, flathead
Parks & Recreation catfish, white bass, white perch
Lake Corriher and Tranquil Lake

Lake Corriher Park From Landis, travel north on • Universally accessible
Town of Landis U.S. 29A for 1.1 miles; left on • Canoe, shoreline access
704-857-4114 Kimble Road for 0.75 mile; • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
park is on left. crappie, catfish
• Fee
Lake Murtis
Dan Nicholas Park From Granite Quarry, north • Universally accessible
Rowan County on Dunns Mountain Road for • Shoreline access
Parks & Recreation 2.5 miles; right on Bringle • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
704-216-7803 Ferry Road for 3.5 miles, park crappie, catfish
entrance is on left • Fee
Salisbury City Lake
City Park From intersection of U.S. 52 • Universally accessible
Rowan County and U.S. 29 in Salisbury, travel • Shoreline access
Parks & Recreation north on Main St. for 0.8 mile; • Largemouth bass, sunfish
left on W. Miller Street for 0.5
mile to park
Largemouth bass: In the Piedmont, the best places to fish for largemouth bass are ponds and
reservoirs. Use a wide variety of fishing methods. Artificial baits such as crankbaits, spinnerbaits,
topwaters, jigs and soft plastic lures imitating minnows, crayfish, salamanders and worms are
good choices. Live baits such as minnows, nightcrawlers and crayfish also can be effective.

Rowan County (continue)
Salisbury Community Lake

Salisbury Commu- From Salisbury, U.S. 70 west • Universally accessible pier
nity Lake for approximately 7 miles; left • Shoreline access
NCWRC on Hurley School Rd. for .7 • Largemouth bass, channel
Community Fishing mile. Park entrance is on left. catfish, sunfish
Program site • Park hours are 8 a.m. until
Salisbury Parks & sunset
Recreation
South Yadkin River (see also Davidson County)
Cooleemee State Directly across the South Yad- • Canoe, shoreline access
River Park kin River from Cooleemee, on • Largemouth bass, catfish,
Town of Erwin Temple Church Rd. sunfish
Cooleemee
Tuckertown Reservoir (see also Davidson and Stanly counties)

Flat Creek From Asheboro, N.C. 49 south • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC Public for ~ 24 miles; cross Tucker- parking, walkway
Fishing Area and town Reservoir; right on S.R. • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier access
Boating Access Area 1578 (Stokes Ferry Rd.) for • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Alcoa 1.6 mile; right on S.R. 2152 striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
(River Rd.) for 2.4 miles including flathead catfish, white
bass, white perch
Riles Creek Recre- On Stokes Ferry Rd., off N.C. • Canoe, shoreline access
ation Area 49, northeast of Richfield • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Alcoa striped bass, sunfish, catfish,
including flathead catfish, white
bass, white perch
Flathead catfish: Flatheads are most common in large rivers and lakes where they often
inhabit deep, slow stretches near submerged logs, brush, rip rap and underwater piles of debris. In
the Piedmont, the most popular places to fish for them are impoundments of the Yadkin River.

Rowan County (continue)
Yadkin River (see also Davidson County)

Salisbury Pump Off Hannah Ferry Rd (S.R. • Canoe, shoreline access
Station 1928), south of Mocksville • Largemouth bass, smallmouth
Rowan County bass, spotted bass, sunfish,
Parks & Recreation catfish; striped bass, white bass
in spring
Scotland County
Crawford Lake
Crawford Lake From Hoffman, travel east on • Canoe, shoreline access
NCWRC Sandhills School Drive for 0.6 mile; left • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Game Land on Butler Road for 1.6 mile; crappie, catfish
NCWRC right on entrance road to lake
Kinney Cameron Lake

Kinney Cameron From intersection with U.S. • Shoreline, small boat, canoe
Lake 1 south of Marston, east on access
Sandhills Game Land Cognac Rd. for 6.9 miles to • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC lake on right crappie, catfish
Scotland Lake
Scotland Lake From Hoffman: travel east on • Shoreline, small boat, canoe
NCWRC Sandhills School Dr. 0.6 mile; left on access
Game Land Butler Rd. 2.3 miles; left on • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC entrance road to lake 1 mile crappie, catfish
Flathead catfish: Live fish, such as shad, panfish and bullhead catfish, are the preferred
baits for large flathead catfish. Crawfish are reported to work as well. Flathead catfish are rarely
caught with chicken livers and stinkbaits, although these work well for most other catfish species.

Stanly County
Albemarle City Lake

Albemarle City From intersection of U.S. 52 • Boat, canoe, shoreline access;
Lake NCWRC and N.C. 24/27 in Albemarle, only boats that are propelled by
Community Fishing north on U.S. 52 to N.C. 73; wind, oars, paddles or battery-
and Tackle Loaner West on N.C. 73 to next traffic operated motors less than 15 hp
programs site light; park entrance is on left .7 are allowed
Rock Creek Park mile after you pass the North • Largemouth bass, channel
Albemarle Parks & Carolina State Highway Patrol catfish, sunfish
Recreation Station. • Loaner tackle available for free
Badin Lake
Badin Boat Access Off Hwy. 740, north of Badin• Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Alcoa • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Old Whitney From New London, N.C. 740 • Shoreline, platform access
Public Fishing Area east for 2.7 miles; left on S.R. • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC 1521 (Old Whitney Rd.) for crappie, catfish, including blue
2.6 miles; parking lot on right catfish, white perch, striped
bass, white bass
Old Whitney Access On Old Whitney Rd., off Hwy. • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Alcoa 740, northeast of Badin • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Palmerville Access On Palmerville Rd., off Hwy. • Boat, canoe access
Alcoa 740, north of Badin • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Blue catfish: The Cape Fear River, impoundments of theYadkin River, and Lake Norman
are popular blue catfish fishing spots.Trot lines and set hooks baited with cut fish work well.
Experienced hook-and-line anglers prefer cut gizzard shad. Live fish, cut bait, crayfish, clams and
shrimp are often used. Like channel catfish, blue catfish will bite stink baits and chicken livers.

Stanly County (continued)
Falls Reservoir (see also Montgomery County)

Falls Boat Access Located off Falls Rd., southeast • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Alcoa of Badin • Largemouth bass, crappie,
white bass
Lake Tillery (see also Montgomery County)
Norwood On Lakeshore Dr. (S.R. 1797), • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area off Indian Mound Rd. (S.R. • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC 1740), just north of North- striped bass, sunfish, catfish, in-
wood cluding blue catfish, white bass,
white perch
Stony Mountain On Lake Tillery Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 1803), off N.C. 24/27/73, • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC southeast of Albemarle striped bass, sunfish, catfish, in-
white perch
Morrow Mountain Off Morrow Mountain Rd., in • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area Morrow Mountain State Park, • Boat, canoe access
N.C. State Parks east of Albemarle • Largemouth bass, crappie,
striped bass, sunfish, blue catfish
Mountain Creek
Morrow Mountain From U.S. 74 in Rockingham, • Canoe access
State Park U.S. 220 North (I-73/I-74); • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
N.C. State Parks left on N.C. 24; about six miles catfish
from Albemarle, turn right on
Valley Dr.; go ~ 3 miles; right
on Morrow Mountain Rd.,
which leads into the park.
License Information: Purchase a fishing license by going online to: ncwildlife.org/license

Stanly County (continued)
Richfield Park Lake

Richfield Commu- From intersection with U.S. 52 • Shoreline access
nity Park in Richfield, north on N.C. 49 • Largemouth bass, sunfish
Town of Richfield for 0.3 mile to park entrance • Permit required
704-463-1308 on left • Fee
Tuckertown Reservoir (see also Davidson and Rowan counties)
Hwy. 49 Boat On N.C. 49, northeast of • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Access Richfield • Largemouth bass, crappie,
Union County
Cane Creek Park Lake

Cane Creek Park From Monroe, N.C. 200 south • Universally accessible
NCWRC Tackle for 10 miles to Waxhaw; left on • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Loaner Program Providence Rd. for 1.8 mile; • Largemouth bass, catfish, sun-
site Union County left on Harkey Rd. for 1 mile; fish, crappie
Parks & Recreation right into Day Use Area • Fee
704-843-3919 • Loaner tackle available for free
Lake Lee
Lake Lee On U.S. 601, 3 miles south of • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
City of Monroe N.C. 200 intersection, south- • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
704-283-4263 east of Monroe catfish, crappie
• Fee
Redear sunfish: In the Piedmont, Lake Tillery and Lake Holt are good places to catch decent-sized
redear sunfish. Catch them with natural bait, like earthworms and grubs.

Union County (continued)
Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe On Medlin Rd., off Macedo- • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
City of Monroe nia Church Rd. (S.R. 2106), • Largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie
704-291-7135 southeast of Monroe • Fee
Lake Twitty
Lake Twitty On Olive Branch Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
City of Monroe 1719), off N.C. 200, northeast • Largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie
704-292-7794 of Monroe • Fee
Vance County
John H. Kerr Reservoir (see also Warren County)

Flemingtown On Flemingtown Rd., exit 220 • Universally accessible
Landing on I-85, north of Henderson • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC catfish, crappie, sunfish, white
perch
Henderson Point On Rev. Henderson Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area 1359), off Rock Spring Church • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC Rd. (S.R. 1356), just south of catfish, crappie, sunfish, white
Virginia line perch
Hibernia On Hibernia Rd. (S.R. 1347), • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area off N.C. 39, north of Hender- • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC son • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
catfish, crappie, sunfish, white
perch
Nutbush Bridge From I-85 north of Durham, • Shoreline access, catwalk on
Public Fishing Area take Exit 214 to N.C. 39 North north side of bridge
NCWRC for 4.5 miles; right at Harris • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Crossroads on S.R. 1308 for crappie, catfish, striped bass,
1.8 miles white perch
Vance County (continued)
John H. Kerr Reservoir (see also Warren County)

Williamsboro From I-85 north of Durham, • Shoreline access
Wayside exit 214 to N.C. 39 north for • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Public Fishing Area 5.4 miles crappie, catfish, striped bass,
NCWRC white perch
Wake County
Apex Community Park Lake

Apex Community From intersection of U.S. 1 • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Park Lake NCWRC and U.S. 64 east of Apex, take • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Community Fishing U.S. 64 west for 1.3 mile; right channel catfish, crappie
and Tackle Loaner on Lake Pine Dr. (S.R. 1521) • Fee
programs site for .3 mile; lake is on left • Loaner tackle available for free
Apex Parks, Rec- at park office
reation & Cultural
Resources
919-249-3402
Bass Lake
Bass Lake From N.C. 55 business in Holly • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
NCWRC Springs, left on S.R. 1152 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Community Fishing (Holly Springs Rd.) for .5 mile; channel catfish, crappie
and Tackle Loaner right on Bass Lake Rd. for 1.5 • Fee
programs site mile. Entrance is on right. • Loaner tackle available for free
Holly Springs Parks at park office
& Recreation,
919-557-2496
Black crappie: Effective bait and lures are small jigs, minnows, silver spoons, flies and spinners
fished along shorelines, around submerged brush piles and near fallen trees.

Wake County (continue)
Falls of the Neuse Reservoir (Falls Lake) (see also Durham County)
Beaverdam Directly off N.C. 50, approxi-
• Boat, canoe, shoreline access
N.C. State Parks mately 2 miles north of N.C.
919-676-1027 50 bridge crappie, catfish, white perch,
white bass
• Seasonal fee & operation hours
Hwy. 50 On N.C. 50, north of Raleigh • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boating Access Area • Largemouth bass, crappie,
N.C. State Parks catfish, sunfish, white perch,
919-676-1027 white bass
• Seasonal fee
Ledge Rock On Olive Grove Church Rd., • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area off Boyce Rd., south of I-85 • Largemouth bass, crappie, sun-
NCWRC and U.S. 15 fish, catfish, white bass, white
perch
Old 98 From N.C. 50, N.C. 98 for 3.5 • Shoreline access
Public Fishing Area miles • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC crappie, catfish, white perch,
white bass
Upper Barton’s From intersection of N.C. 95 • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Creek with N.C. 50, N.C. 98 east for • Largemouth bass, crappie, sun-
Public Fishing Area 1.7 mile; right on S.R. 1005 fish, catfish, white bass, white
Boating Access Area (Six Forks Rd.) for 1.1 mile; perch
NCWRC area on right
Channel catfish: Highly adaptable, channel catfish are found in ponds, streams, rivers, lakes
and reservoirs throughout North Carolina. In the Piedmont, the Neuse andYadkin/Pee Dee rivers
and many of the N.C.Wildlife Resources Commission’s Community Fishing Program sites are good
places to fish for channel catfish. Channel catfish feed mostly at night and are especially active
from sunset to midnight.“Stink” baits (cut fish, chicken livers, cheese, shrimp, crayfish blood baits,
etc.) are some of the best natural baits to use. Deep-diving crank baits fished slowly along the
bottom, spoons and, occasionally, spinners are popular artificial lures.The best months to fish for
channel catfish are April, May, September and October.

Wake County (continued)
Fred G. Bond Metro Park Lake

Fred G. Bond From I-40, N.C. 54 east to • Boat, canoe, shoreline access;
Metro Park Lake exit 285 (Aviation Pkwy.) for only boats under 16’ without
NCWRC 2.7 miles into Morrisville; left engines allowed; rental boats
Community Fishing at traffic light for 1.4 mile to available
and Tackle Loaner Cary Parkway; right for 1.7 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
programs site mile; left on High House Rd crappie, channel catfish
Town of Cary for .5 mile to second entrance • Fee
Parks, Recreation & into Bond Park • Loaner tackle available for free
Cultural Resources at park office
919-469-4100
Harris Lake
Harris Lake From Apex, U.S. 1 south • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC Com- for approximately 7 miles to • Seven small ponds
munity Fishing exit 89. Right on New Hill- • Shoreline, pier access
and Tackle Loaner Holleman Rd. (S.R. 1127) for • Largemouth bass, sunfish, chan-
programs site 2.8 miles; right into park for nel catfish
Wake County .5 mile • Loaner tackle available for free,
Parks, Recreation & including tackle to accommodate
Open Space a range of physical limitations
Lake Crabtree
Lake Crabtree From Raleigh, I-40 west to exit • Universally accessible piers,
NCWRC Tackle 285 (Aviation Parkway); S.R. parking, restrooms, shelters
Loaner Program 1002 south for .3 mile; park is • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier ac-
site; Wake County on left cess; boat rentals available
Parks, Recreation & • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Open Space catfish, crappie
919-460-3390 • Loaner tackle available for free,
including tackle to accommodate
a range of physical limitations
• Boat launch fee
Lake Johnson
Lake Johnson From I-40 in Raleigh, take • Boat access; rental boats only
NCWRC Tackle Gorman St. exit and to 1.25 • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Loaner Program mile; left on Avent Ferry Rd. catfish, crappie
site; Raleigh Parks for 1.5 mile; left into boat- • Loaner tackle available for free
& Recreation house parking lot at park office
(919) 233-2121 • Seasonal operation hours
Lake Raleigh
Lake Raleigh From Lake Wheeler Rd., left • Universally accessible piers,
Public Fishing Area on Centennial Parkway, left platform
NCWRC on Achievement Rd., right on • Canoe, shoreline, pier access
Main Campus Dr., left at Lake (no motorized boats allowed)
Raleigh Public Access Area • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
catfish, crappie
Lake Wheeler
Lake Wheeler From I-40 in Raleigh, take Lake • Shoreline access
Simpkins Pond Wheeler exit for 6 miles; right • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
NCWRC into Lake Wheeler; pond is on channel catfish, crappie
Community Fishing left ~ .5 mile; lake is straight • Loaner tackle available for free,
and Tackle Loaner ahead including tackle to accommodate
programs site a range of physical limitations
Lake Wheeler Ma- • Fishing by permit only; boat
rina 919-662-5704 launch fee on Lake Wheeler
Bluegill: Bluegill are found in all types of habitats, except high-gradient trout streams.They
are most abundant in ponds and reservoirs and are found in rivers, creeks, backwaters and swamps
in the state. While garden worms and crickets are the preferred baits, bluegill (bream) will hit
almost any natural bait or small spinner.They can be caught on a number of different lures, us-
ing a small hook (No. 10). Fly-fishing is another popular way to fish for bluegill. If you haven’t
caught a bluegill within 15 minutes after fishing a spot, move on — they probably aren’t there.

Shelley Lake
Shelley Lake From I-440 in Raleigh, take • Universally accessible pier
NCWRC exit 7B for .4 mile west on • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
Community Fishing U.S. 70; right on Lead Mine access
and Tackle Loaner Rd. at Crabtree Valley Mall • Largemouth bass, sunfish, chan-
programs site for 1.3 mile; right on West nel catfish
Raleigh Parks & Millbrook Rd. for .2 mile; left • Loaner tackle available for
Recreation in Sertoma Park free, including tackle to accom-
modate physical limitations
Neuse River (see also Johnston, Wayne counties)
Neuse River East Off Old Milburnie Rd. (S.R. • Canoe, shoreline access
Canoe Launch 2217), near Raleigh • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
City of Raleigh shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Rogers Lane Off Rogers Lane (S.R. 2517), • Canoe access
City of Raleigh near Raleigh • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Shearon Harris Reservoir (see also Chatham County)
Holleman’s Crossing On Bartley Holleman Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe, shoreline access
Boating Access Area 1130), off New Hill Rd. (S.R. • Largemouth bass, crappie,
NCWRC 1127), west of Fuquay-Varina sunfish, catfish
Warren County
John H. Kerr Reservoir (see also Vance County)
County Line On County Line Park Rd. (S.R. • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area 1360), near the Vance/ War- • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC ren county line, northwest of • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Norlina catfish, crappie, sunfish, white
perch
Warren County (continued)
Lake Gaston (see also Halifax and Northampton counties)

Hawtree Creek In Norlina at the junction of • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area US 1/158/401, U.S. 1 north • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC for 4.1 miles; right on Wise • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Five Forks Rd. for .4 mile; left walleye, blue catfish, crappie,
on Paschall Station Rd. for 3.5 sunfish, white perch
miles to stop sign; right on
Peete Farm Rd. for 1.5 mile
Salmons Landing On Salmons Landing Rd. (S.R. • Boat, canoe access
(Stonehouse Creek) 1371), off Enterprise Rd. (S.R. • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Boating Access Area 1357), northwest of Littleton walleye, blue catfish, crappie,
NCWRC sunfish, white perch
Know the Differences Between a Snakehead & Bowfin - Northern snakehead, which
are native to Asia, have been known to displace native fishes in waters where they have been
illegally introduced. Northern snakehead are often mistaken for the bowfin, but unlike native
bowfin, they can have devastating impacts on resident fish communities by competing with them
for food and habitat, preying upon them and transmitting disease. Find out how to report a pos-
sible snakehead sighting by downloading the “Do You Know the Difference?” flier.
Short anal fin
Northern snakehead
(non-native, invasive species)
USGS
Pelvic fins close to pectoral fins and gills Extended anal fin
Black spot at base of tail

Bowfin
(native species)
Duane Raver
Pelvic fins set back from gills and pectoral fins Short anal fin

Wayne County
Neuse River (see also Johnston, Wake counties)

Cox’s Ferry On S.R. 1224, off S.R. 1008, • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area west of Goldsboro • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Goldsboro On U.S. 117, 3.8 miles south • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area of U.S. 70, south of Goldsboro • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Price’s Landing On N.C. 581, off Arrington • Universally accessible
Boating Access Area Bridge Rd. (S.R. 1915), near • Boat, canoe access
NCWRC Goldsboro • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Seven Springs On Main Street, off N.C. 55, in • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area Seven Springs • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
Steven’s Mill On S.R. 1008, off West Ash • Boat, canoe access
Boating Access Area St. (N.C. 581), just west of • Largemouth bass, striped bass,
NCWRC Goldsboro shad, crappie, catfish, sunfish
Wilson County
Lake Toisnot
Lake Toisnot From junction of U.S. 264 and • Universally accessible pier,
NCWRC N.C. 42 in Wilson, N.C. 42 parking
Community Fishing (Ward Blvd.) east for 3 miles; • Boat, canoe, shoreline, pier
and Tackle Loaner left on Corbett Ave. for .3 mile access
programs site • Largemouth bass, sunfish,
Wilson Parks & channel catfish
Recreation • Loaner tackle available for free,
including tackle to accommo-
date a range of physical limita-
tions at park office in downtown
Wilson.
NCARP Minimum Trophy Fish Weight/Length Requirements
SPECIES WEIGHT LENGTH
Bass Measuring a Fish
Bodie (hybrid) Bass 8 lbs. 24”
Largemouth Bass 8 lbs. 24”
Smallmouth Bass 3 lbs. 19”
Fish should be measured to the
Spotted Bass 2 lbs. 15” nearest ¼ inch. Lay the fish on
Striped Bass 10 lbs. 27” a flat surface. Using a measur-
White Bass 2 lbs. 17” ing rule, measure from the tip
Bowfin 10 lbs. 22”
Carp-Common 20 lbs. 34” of the snout to the end of the
Catfish tail with mouth closed and tail
Blue 30 lbs. 41” lobes pressed together.
Bullhead (any species) 2 lbs. 15”
Channel 10 lbs. 30”
Flathead 30 lbs. 41”
White 4 lbs. 21”
Crappie (black or white) 2 lbs. 16”
Freshwater Drum 12 lbs. 28”
Kokanee Salmon 2 lbs. 14”
Longnose Gar 10 lbs. 48”
Mountain Trout
Brook 2 lbs. 16”
Brown 2 lbs., 8 oz. 18”
Rainbow 2 lbs., 8 oz. 18”
Muskellunge 20 lbs. 41”
Perch
White Perch 1 lb. 12”
Yellow Perch 1 lb. 14”
Pickerel
Chain Pickerel 4 lbs. 26”
Redfin Pickerel 10 oz. 12”
Shad
American 3 lbs. 16”
Hickory 2 lbs. 13”
Sunfish Get an NCARP Application:
Bluegill 1 lb. 11”
Flier 6 oz. 8” Download an application or
Green 1 lb. 9” pick up a North Carolina Inland
Pumpkinseed 14 oz. 10”
Redbreast (Robin) 1 lb. 11” Fishing, Hunting and Trapping
Redear (Shellcracker) 1 lb. 11” Regulations Digest at a Wildlife
Roanoke Bass 1 lb. 11” Service Agent location.
Rock Bass 1 lb. 11”
Warmouth 1 lb. 11” Call: 919-707-0220
Walleye 5 lbs. 23”
Take A Kid Fishing!
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

1751 Varsity Drive
Raleigh, N.C. 27606-2576
(919) 707-0220
ncwildlife.org

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for the Piedmont Region of North Carolina

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Public Fishing Areas

Community Fishing Program

Tackle Loaner Program

N.C. Angler Recognition Program

Fish management in North Carolina is supported by the Federal Aid

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Produced by the Division of Inland Fisheries

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Cedar Rock Park

Haw River (see also Chatham County)

Haw River (see also Chatham County) (continued)

Lake Mackintosh (see also Guilford County)

Stoney Creek/Old City Lake

Blewett Falls Reservoir (see also Richmond County)

License Information: Purchase a fishing license at ncwildlife.org/licensing.

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Little Park Pond

Pee Dee River (see also Richmond County)

Wadesboro City Pond

Frank Liske Park

Dan River (see also Rockingham County)

High Rock Pond

Rabbit Shuffle Pond

B.E. Jordan Reservoir

B.E. Jordan Reservoir (continued)

B.E. Jordan Reservoir (continued)

Cape Fear River (see also Harnett County)

Haw River (see also Alamance County)

Shearon Harris Reservoir (see also Wake County)

High Rock Lake (see also Rowan County)

Old City Lake

South Yadkin River (see also Rowan County)

Tuckertown Reservoir (see also Rowan and Stanly counties)

Yadkin River (see also Rowan County)

Eno River (see also Orange County)

Little River Reservoir

Tar River (see also Granville and Nash counties)

Black crappie: North Carolina has

Bur-Mil Park Ponds

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Lake Mackintosh (see also Alamance County)

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Oak Hollow Lake

Oka T. Hester Park

Lake Gaston (see also Northampton, Warren counties)

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Roanoke Rapids Lake (see also Northampton County)

Cape Fear River (see also Chatham County)

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Neuse River (see also Wake and Wayne counties)

San Lee Park Ponds

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McAlpine Creek Park

Mountain Island Lake

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Mountain Island Lake (continued)

Badin Lake (see also Stanly County)

Badin Lake (see also Stanly County) (continued)

Falls Reservoir (see also Stanly County)