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for the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionDivision of Inland Fisheries2007

Public Fishing Areas and Community Fishing Program SitesThe N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides free pub-lic fishing opportunities at more than 100 Public FishingAreas (PFA) and Community Fishing Program (CFP) sitesthroughout the state. The Wildlife Commission has enhanced fishing op-portunities at PFAs by clearing banks of underbrush and, in some cases,by constructing universally-accessible fishing piers, creating graveled orpaved parking lots, installing fish attractors or baiting the areas with fishfeed. CFP sites are located primarily at city- or county-owned parks andmany have regular operation hours. The Wildlife Commission enhancesfishing at many CFP sites by stocking fish, feeding the fish and installingartificial reefs or fish attractors. Most CFP sites are stocked from April toSeptember with harvestable-sized channel catfish.

Tackle Loaner ProgramThe N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Tackle Loaner Pro-gram (TLP) loans fishing tackle to the public similar to theway a library loans a book. Anglers of all ages register at par-ticipating city- or county-owned parks (often CFP sites) to re-ceive a tackle loaner ID card, which allows them to check out a rod and reelfor the day. The Wildlife Commission created the TLP to introduce people,especially children, to fishing and to encourage novice anglers to continuedeveloping their angling skills.

To find PFAs, CFP sites and TLP locations near you, visit the WildlifeCommission’s Web site, www.ncwildlife.org and click on “Fishing.” Call theDivision of Inland Fisheries at (919) 707-0220 for more information onthese programs.

North Carolina Angler Recognition ProgramThe Wildlife Resources Commission’s North Carolina AnglerRecognition Program provides recognition to anglers whocatch trophy-size fish that do not qualify as state records.Please see table on inside back cover for NCARP minimum measurements.

Other Information – N.C. Wildlife Resources CommissionThe N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission is dedicated to sound conserva-tion of the state’s wildlife and other interrelated natural resources and tothe environment we share with them.

Regulation Information (919) 707-0030License Information (888) 248-6834To purchase a license by a credit card (888) 248-6834

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City Lakes Fishing Guidefor the Central Piedmont Region

of North Carolina

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Division of Inland Fisheries

2007

The projects highlighted in this booklet were made possible because anglers and boaters

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, our agency’s ability to provide fishing and boating

opportunities in North Carolina could be curtailed severely.

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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

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Telephone (919) 707-0220

To view maps of Public Fishing Areas and Community Fishing Program

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Contents

Throughout this book, sites with universally accessible amenities are denoted by X, TackleLoaner Program sites are denoted by E, and Community Fishing Program sites are denotedby f. Sites are listed alphabetically by county.

Alamance CountyGraham-Mebane Lake X 2Lake Cammack XE 2Lake Mackintosh XE 2Stoney Creek /Old City Lake 3

Anson CountyWadesboro Lake 3

Cabarrus CountyLake Fisher 3

Caswell CountyFarmer Lake 4

Davidson CountyLake Thom-A-Lex X 4Old City Lake of Lexington 5

Durham CountyLake Michie X 6

Granville CountyLake Devin XE f 6Lake Holt X 6Lake Rogers X 7

Guilford CountyHigh Point City Lake E 7Lake Brandt E 8

Lake Higgins XE 8Lake Mackintosh XE 9Lake Townsend E 14Oak Hollow Lake E 14

Moore CountyAberdeen Lake X 14

Orange CountyCane Creek Reservoir 15Lake Michael XEf 15University Lake X 16

Person CountyRoxboro City Lake 16

Randolph CountyLake Lucas XE 16Lake Reese X 17Ramseur Lake X 17

Rockingham CountyLake Reidsville X 18

Union CountyCane Creek Lake E 18Lake Lee 19Lake Monroe 19Lake Twitty 19

1 Graham-Mebane Lake

2 Lake Cammack

3 Lake Mackintosh

4 Stoney Creek/Old City Lake

5 Wadesboro Lake

6 Lake Fisher

7 Farmer Lake

8 Lake Thom-A-Lex

9 Old City Lake of Lexington

10 Lake Michie

11 Lake Devin

12 Lake Holt

13 Lake Rogers

14 High Point City Lake

15 Lake Brandt

16 Lake Higgins

17 Lake Mackintosh

18 Lake Townsend

19 Oak Hollow Lake

20 Aberdeen Lake (formerly Pages Lake)

21 Cane Creek Reservoir (Orange County)

22 Lake Michael

23 University Lake

24 Roxboro City Lake

25 Lake Lucas

26 Lake Reese

27 Ramseur Lake

28 Lake Reidsville

29 Cane Creek Lake (Union County)

30 Lake Lee

31 Lake Monroe

32 Lake Twitty

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Municipal water supply reservoirs or city lakes are important waterresources in North Carolina’s central Piedmont region. Often, thesewaters are located in densely populated areas and are used extensivelyfor sport fishing. Fishery biologists with the N.C. Wildlife ResourcesCommission created this brochure to provide anglers with informationabout fishing in these waters. The lakes are located in a 21-county area(See map on opposite page.) Upon request, the Commission providesfishery management assistance to city governments that fall withinthis area.

To improve fishing opportunities in these waters, Commissionbiologists conduct fish-population surveys and creel surveys, stockhatchery-reared fish and implement measures to control nuisanceaquatic vegetation. They cooperate with municipalities to install fishattractors and /or cut-and-cabled trees to congregate fish and providecover for fish. Information gathered from these and similar activitiesover extended periods of time provides the basis for making fisherymanagement decisions, including selecting and evaluating size andcreel limits and stocking forage and game fishes.

The lakes are listed alphabetically by county with information ontheir locations, sizes, fisheries, hours of operation and other infor-mation, where applicable. A guide to available facilities at each lakeis located near the middle of the brochure. Please note that every ef-fort has been made to provide up-to-date information on each lake.However, changes in designated uses, operating hours and facilitiesdo occur. We advise anglers to contact the owner of a lake to ensurechanges have not been made since this brochure was printed.

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Graham-Mebane Lake X 3218 Bason Road(919) 563-6544 Mebane, N.C.

Directions: From Graham, north on N.C. 49; right on Bason Road(S.R. 1927); about 1.5 mile to entrance on left. About the lake: Formerly known as Quaker Creek Lake, this 650-acrereservoir on Quaker and Back creeks serves as a raw water source forGraham and Mebane. Fish feeders and attractors improve angling op-portunities. Universally accessible amenities include: fishing pier,blacktop road to pier; picnic shelter /tables. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, one of the better trophy-bass fish-eries in the Piedmont; lake-record largemouth weighed 12 pounds.Catfish, one of the best populations in the area; lake-record channelcatfish, caught in 1985, weighed 191/2 pounds. Crappie in fair num-bers; redear sunfish, particularly when they are bedding; carp. Open: March–October, sunrise–sunset; February, November, week-ends, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed: December, January. During the season,Tuesday.

Lake Cammack XE 4790 Union Ridge Road(336) 421-3872 Burlington, N.C.

Directions: From Burlington, north on N.C. 62; left on Union RidgeRoad (S.R. 1001); about four miles to entrance on left. About the lake: Formerly called Lake Burlington, the narrow, Y-shapedlake spans 840 acres. Fish feeders installed near the pier improve an-gling success. A zoned fishing area is located upstream in both arms ofthe lake. Universally accessible amenity includes: fishing pier. ATackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned for free.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, lunkers (8–11 pounds) in fall andwinter jigging in the old stream channels; white bass, best caughtin the upper reaches of the lake in the spring; chain pickerel ( jack)in the winter months trolling the upper portions of the lake; redearsunfish.Open: February–November, daily; December and January, Tuesday,Saturday, Sunday, weather permitting. Daily operating hours vary;call for details. Closed: During the season, Thursday.

Lake Mackintosh XE 2704 Huffman Mill Road(336) 538-0896 Burlington, N.C.

Directions: From Burlington, south /west on I-85/40; exit 141. Left onHuffman Mill Road (S.R. 1149); about two miles to entrance on left. About the lake: Lake Mackintosh, a 1,102-acre impoundment ofBig Alamance Creek, is a water-supply reservoir for Burlington. Row

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boats are available for rent. Restrictions on where anglers in gaso-line-powered boats can fish. Universally accessible amenities include:fishing pier with walkway, bridge, restrooms. A Tackle Loaner Pro-gram site; rods and reels are loaned for free.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, particularly during the spring; crap-pie (mostly white), sunfish. Open: Year-round. Closed: Tuesday.

Stoney Creek/Old City Lake 1785 Carolina Road(336) 229-7509 Burlington, N.C.

Directions: From Burlington, north on N.C. 62 about three miles.Right on Carolina Road (S.R. 1730), about 1.5 mile to entrance on left. About the lake: Stoney Creek is a 140-acre reservoir. Fish attractorsand a fish feeder congregate fish for better angling opportunities. Onlytrolling motors allowed. Amenities include: boat, motor and batteryrentals.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, crappie. Open: First weekend in March to the last weekend in October, Fri-day, Saturday, Sunday; 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

Wadesboro Lake N.C. Hwy 742 S(704) 694-4243 Wadesboro, N.C.

Directions: From Wadesboro, Chesterfield Road (N.C. 742 S) abouttwo miles to City Pond Road (S.R. 1142) on right.About the lake: Owned by Wadesboro, the 100-acre lake servesas a water supply impoundment. Designated bank fishing areas andlaunching ramps for small-boat access are available. Bank fishing feesapply. Amenities include: boat rentals, picnic and playground areas. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish. Open: Year-round. 7 a.m.–7 p.m., summer; 7 a.m.–sunset, winter.Closed: Monday.

Lake Fisher 5090 Lake Fisher Road(704) 938-1327 Kannapolis, N.C.

Directions: From Kannapolis, N.C. 136 north to Centergrove Road(S.R. 2132); right on Centergrove Road about two miles to Lake FisherDrive (S.R. 2198); left on Lake Fisher Drive. About the lake: The 534-acre lake is owned and operated by Con-cord. Bank fishing is not allowed. No personal boats are allowed; boatsare available for rent. Gas engines up to 10 horsepower and personal

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trolling motors are allowed. Fishing fees vary. Amenities include: oar,life jacket and boat cushion rentals. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, crappie, pumpkinseed and redearsunfish. Open: March–September, daily operating hours vary. Closed: Mon-day, Thursday. For fishing fees and daily operating hours, visit www.concordparksandrec.org, or call.

Farmer Lake 3268 Badgett Sisters Parkway(336) 694-5522 Yanceyville, N.C.

Directions: From Yanceyville, west on U.S. 158 about one mile; lefton Hatchett Road (S.R. 1123). At stop sign, right on Badgett SistersParkway (S.R. 1156) about one mile. The entrance is on right. About the lake: The primary raw water source for Yanceyville, the366-acre lake is located on Country Line Creek. No swimming isallowed.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, with lunkers up to 11 pounds; spe-cial slot limit regulation on bass —no bass between 12–16 inchescan be harvested. Crappie, in the spring with nice stringers of 1/2- to2-pound fish; channel catfish, sunfish. Open: March 15–Dec. 6, sunrise–sunset. Closed: Monday, Tuesday.

Lake Thom-A-Lex X 700 Yokley Road(336) 731-6052 Lexington, N.C.

Directions: From Thomasville, Business I-85 south towards Lexing-ton; take Davidson County Community College exit, right onto OldGreensboro Road (S.R. 1798); about 1.5 mile to first road on left; leftonto Yokley Road (S.R. 1819) to lake.About the lake: A 650-acre impoundment, the lake serves as a watersupply reservoir for Thomasville and Lexington. Fishing from boatsallowed; designated bank fishing areas and walk-on pier are available.Fishing fees apply. Canoeing and kayaking are permitted; swimming,wading, jet skis and pleasure and /or inflatable watercraft are not.Universally accessible amenities include: three piers (disabled anglersmay need help getting to piers), water fountains, restrooms, three pic-nic areas. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, a trophy-bass fishery with an 18-inchminimum length limit; crappie, sunfish, Bodie bass (striped basshybrids). Open: Year-round, sunrise–sunset.

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Old City Lake of Lexington 2429 Old City Lake Road(336) 248-3960 Lexington, N.C.

Directions: From Lexington, Business I-85 north towards Thomas-ville; at Lexington Water Works, exit left Old Greensboro Street Ex-tension (S.R. 1844); travel about one mile; right on Ridge Road (S.R.1813); travel about 200 yards; left on City Lake Road (S.R. 1841);follow road to lake.About the lake: This 67-acre impoundment serves as a secondary raw-water supply for Lexington. Extensive bank fishing opportunities areavailable. Carry-on watercraft without gasoline engines, boats withelectric motors and paddling watercraft allowed; swimming and wad-ing are not. No fees are charged to access the lake. Amenities include:restrooms, picnic areas, playground facilities.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish.Open: March, April, October, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; May–September, 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Closed: December, January, February.

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Lake Michie X Bahama Road(919) 477-3906 Bahama, N.C.

Directions: From Durham, north on U.S. 501; right on BahamaRoad (S.R. 1616); about three miles to entrance on right. About the lake: Located on the Flat River, the 540-acre lake serves asa secondary source of raw water for Durham. With an abundance ofdowned trees, ledges and deep drop-offs, the lake is rich in structurealthough low-water levels during dry summer months may make itdifficult to fish. Universally accessible amenity includes: fishing pier. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, one of the best trophy-bass fisheriesin the Piedmont with numerous 8- to 10-pound fish; crappie in thespring; bream, in spring and summer; channel, white and bullheadcatfish. Open: Mid-March to mid-November. Call for daily operating hours.

Lake Devin XEf 3049 Lake Devin Road(919) 603-1135 Oxford, N.C.

Directions: Take I-85 and exit 202 (U.S. 15) toward Oxford. At firsttraffic light, turn left on Industry Drive; go approximately 0.3 mile. Atthe next traffic light, turn left on Providence Road. Go approximately0.25 mile; turn right on Lake Devin Road (S.R. 1164). Go .5 mile; turnright into the parking lot and boat ramp area (just before lake dam).About the lake: Lake Devin is a 196-acre water supply reservoir forOxford. Fish feeders at designated bank-fishing areas congregate fishfor better angling opportunities. Universally accessible amenities in-clude: fishing pier with sidewalk from parking area; shelter, parking,restrooms. A Community Fishing Program site; monthly stockings of10- to 14-inch channel catfish are conducted from April–September.A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned for free.What’s biting: Largemouth bass (many trophy size), crappie, sunfish,channel catfish. Open: March–December, sunrise–sunset. Closed: January, Febru-ary. Access permits available at Oxford City Hall (300 WilliamsboroStreet, Oxford, N.C.).

Lake Holt X (Intersection of Old Hwy 75 and 33rd Street) (919) 575-3110 1200 Lake Holt Rd., Butner, NC 27509

Directions: From I-85 S, take exit #56. Turn right. At second stop-light, take a right. Go to the stop sign; the lake is directly across theintersection. About the lake: Lake Holt is a 330-acre water supply reservoir forsouthern Granville County. Bank fishing and boat launch facilities

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are available. Amenities include: picnic area and tables. Universallyaccessible amenity includes: restrooms. What’s biting: Largemouth bass (excellent in spring), crappie, redearsunfish (some 2 pounds). Open: March–November, sunrise–sunset.

Lake Rogers X 1711 Lake Road(919) 528-0038 Creedmoor, N.C.

Directions: From Creedmoor, west on N.C. 56 to entrance on right.About the lake: Lake Rogers, a shallow, 175-acre lake, serves as a rawwater source for Creedmoor. Triploid grass carp were stocked in thelake in the 1980s to control hydrilla, which now has been eliminatedfrom the reservoir. Universally accessible amenity includes: parking.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, with best results in spring and earlysummer; bream, during the spawning season; crappie, bowfin (grin-dle), white perch, carp, pickerel ( jack), gizzard shad, yellow perch,channel catfish.Open: Year-round, except during duck hunting season (typically,November–January); sunrise–sunset.

High Point City Lake E 602 West Main Street(336) 883-3498 Jamestown, N.C.

Directions: From High Point, east on Greensboro Road toward James-town; Greensboro Road (U.S. 29A /70A) becomes West Main Street(U.S. 29A /70A). Entrance is on left past Penny Road. About the lake: High Point City Lake, a primary source of raw waterfor High Point, is a 356-acre impoundment of the Deep River. Fishfeeders congregate fish for excellent bank fishing. A Tackle LoanerProgram site; rods and reels are loaned for free.

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What’s biting: Largemouth bass, sunfish, bullhead catfish, pickerel( jack), carp, Bodie bass (striped bass hybrids); crappie, in the spring.Fishing is excellent in the summer near the dam where city person-nel installed an extensive aeration system. Open: Year-round, daily hours vary (7 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.) dependingon time of year. Call for details.

Lake Brandt E 5945 Lake Brandt Road(336) 545-5333 Greensboro, N.C.

Directions: From Greensboro, north on Battleground Road (U.S. 220);take Lawndale Drive (S.R. 2303) about four miles. Lawndale Drivebecomes Lake Brandt Road (S.R. 2303). Follow Lake Brandt Roadabout one mile to entrance on left.About the lake: A raw-water source for Greensboro, Lake Brandt cov-ers 870 acres. Lake Brandt has two piers; one is off Bur-Mil Park prop-erty, and the other is near the marina. Fish feeders are near the ma-rina pier. In the summer, the lake is open until 11 p.m. on Mondaygiving anglers an opportunity to harvest channel catfish that typicallyare more active at night. Lake staff will assist disabled anglers withaccess. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned forfree from the marina office. Purchase fishing licenses at the marina.What’s biting: Largemouth bass (including trophy bass), bluegill,carp, channel, bullhead and white catfish; crappie fishing is good inthe early spring. Open: Year-round, daily hours vary. Call for details. Closed: Tuesday.

Lake Higgins XE 4235 Hamburg Mill Road(336) 643-4295 Summerfield, N.C.

Directions: From Greensboro, north on Battleground Road (U.S. 220)about seven miles; left on Hamburg Mill Road (S.R. 2135) to entranceon left.About the lake: Lake Higgins, a secondary raw-water source forGreensboro, covers 287 acres. Fish feeders are installed near the pier.In the summer, the lake is open until 11 p.m. on Friday giving anglersan opportunity to harvest channel catfish which typically are more ac-tive at night. Universally accessible amenities include: pond for win-ter fishing; fishing pier with paved walkway from parking lot; rest-rooms. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned forfree from the marina office. Purchase fishing licenses at the marina.What’s biting: Largemouth bass (most average 14 inches); crappie inspring around brush piles and bridge crossings; channel catfish withstringers of 3- to 4-pounder fish in late spring and summer.Open: Year-round, daily hours vary. Call for details. Closed: Monday.

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Lake Mackintosh XE 1345 N.C. South 61(336) 449-2078 Whitsett, N.C.

Directions: From Burlington, south /west on I-85/40; exit 138; left onN.C. 61 about one mile to entrance on left. About the lake: A water supply reservoir for Burlington, this 1,102-acre lake is an impoundment of Big Alamance Creek and was filled in1993. Only boats with non-gasoline motors are allowed. Fish feedersare located near the pier. Fish attractors placed near pier and aroundthe lake congregate fish for better angling opportunities. Universallyaccessible amenities include: fishing pier with paved walkway; park-ing, restrooms, picnic shelter. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods andreels are loaned for free.What’s biting: Largemouth bass (many exceeding 14-inch minimumsize limit), crappie (mostly white), sunfish. Open: February–November, daily hours vary. Call for details. Closed:December, January.

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Alamance CountyGraham-Mebane 919-563-6544 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X boats must be less than

Lake 2Lake Cammack 336-421-3872 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 40 mph speed limit

oLake Mackintosh 336-538-0896 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XStoney Creek/ 336-229-7509 X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Anson CountyWadesboro Lake 704-694-4243 X X X X X X

Cabarrus CountyLake Fisher 704-938-1327 X X X X X X X X personal boats not

Caswell CountyS.R. Farmer Lake 336-694-5522 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Davidson CountyLake Thom-A-Lex 336-731-6052 X X X X X X X X X X X X 30 mph lake speed limit

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Durham CountyLake Michie 919-477-3906 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Granville CountyLake Devin 919-603-1135 X X X X X X X X X X X X XLake Holt 919-575-3110 X X X X X X X X X X X XLake Rogers 919-528-0038 X X X X X X X X X X hunting by permit only;

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rLake Brandt 336-545-5333 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XLake Higgins 336-643-4295 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XLake Mackintosh 336-449-2078 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X electric motors onlyLake Townsend 336-375-2232 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XOak Hollow Lake 336-883-3494 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Lake Townsend E 6332 Lake Townsend Road(336) 375-2232 Brown Summit, N.C.

Directions: From Greensboro, north on U.S. 29, exit at Summit Av-enue; turn left on Eckerson Road (S.R. 2790). Go to stop sign, left onSummit Avenue (S.R. 2526); right on Bryan Park Road (S.R. 2641);right on Townsend Road (S.R. 2525) to entrance on left near the watertreatment plant.About the lake: This 1,543-acre reservoir, a raw water source forGreensboro, is located downstream from Lake Brandt on Reedy ForkCreek. Fish feeders installed near pier. Lake staff will assist disableanglers with access. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels areloaned for free. Fishing licenses for sale. What’s biting: Largemouth bass (trophy size in spring), crappie, carpand channel catfish. Catch Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid) trollingand off the fishing pier using shiny spoons, chicken livers and crankbaits. Open: Year-round. During summer, night fishing is allowed on Thurs-day. Closed: Wednesday.

Oak Hollow Lake E 3431 North Centennial Street(336) 883-3494 High Point, N.C.

Directions: From High Point, north on N.C. 68; left on CentennialStreet; entrance at end of road.About the lake: A raw water source for High Point, the lake is locatedon the Deep River and covers 800 acres. Boats greater than 23 feet orheavier than 3,000 pounds are not allowed. Fishery biologists are try-ing to improve bass and crappie fishing by installing cut-and-cabledtrees. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned forfree. Fishing licenses for sale. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, channel catfish, white perch, crap-pie, carp, Bodie bass (striped bass hybrid); bluegill, redear sunfish,redbreast and pumpkinseed near designated bank fishing areas andfish feeders. Open: Year-round, except during special events such as drag boatracing in summer. Call for details.

Aberdeen Lake X 161 Lakeshore Drive(910) 944-5902 Aberdeen, N.C.

Directions: Located in Aberdeen Lake Park adjacent to U.S. 1 andN.C. 15-501 at Lakeshore Drive (N.C. 5).

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About the lake: Formerly known as Pages Lake, this 50-acre impound-ment serves as a water supply reservoir for Aberdeen. Fishing allowedin designated bank-fishing areas and bridges. Gas engines are not al-lowed; boats with electric motors can access the lake via a launchingarea. Amenities include: limited supplies of fishing equipment; rest-rooms, drinking water, picnic areas, a playground area, hiking trails.Universally accessible amenity includes: fishing pier scheduled to becompleted spring 2007. Call for access information. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, sunfish, channel catfish. Open: Year-round, sunrise–sunset.

Cane Creek Reservoir 8705 Stanford Road(919) 942-5790 Chapel Hill, N.C.

Directions: From Carrboro, west on N.C. 54 about 10 miles, to en-trance on right.About the reservoir: This 540-acre reservoir is a water supply im-poundment of Cane Creek and is operated by the Orange CountyWater and Sewer Authority. Small personal boats and electric trollingmotors are allowed; boat trailers are not.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish. Open: The first Saturday in spring to the second Sunday in November;Mon–Sat, 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 1–6 p.m. Call or e-mail ccreek@owasa.org for more information. Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Lake Michael XEf Lebanon Road(919) 563-4573 Mebane, N.C.

Directions: From Mebane, N.C. 70 East to N. Ninth Street; left onN. Ninth Street; right on E. Brown Street, which becomes LebanonRoad (S.R. 1306), for one mile. Entrance is on right. About the lake: The 59-acre lake is a secondary water source for Me-bane. Fish feeders congregate fish around the pier and designatedbank fishing areas. Universally accessible amenities include: rest-rooms, walkway to pontoon boats. A Community Fishing Programsite; monthly stockings of 10- to 14-inch channel catfish are con-ducted April–September. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods andreels are loaned for free from the marina.What’s biting: Largemouth bass, channel catfish, carp and crappie;bluegill, redear sunfish, during April, May and June using nightcrawl-ers and crickets. Open: Mid-march–early-November, daily hours vary. Call for details.Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday.

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University Lake X 115 University Lake Road(919) 942-8007 Chapel Hill, N.C.

Directions: From Carrboro, southwest on Jones Ferry Road (S.R. 1005/1942) about one mile; left on Old Fayetteville Road (S.R. 1937); firstright (Old Fayetteville Road) to entrance at end of road. About the lake: A 213-acre water supply impoundment operated bythe Orange County Water and Sewer Authority. Amenities include:picnic, sunbathing areas. Universally accessible amenities include:fishing pier with sidewalk; parking. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, channel catfish. Open: First Saturday in spring to the second Sunday in November,6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Call or e-mailulake@owasa.org for more information.

Roxboro City Lake Old City Lake Road(336) 599-4906 Roxboro, N.C.

Directions: From Roxboro, Morgan Street (S.R. 1409) to Chub LakeStreet (S.R. 1333); left on Chub Lake Street about two miles; left onCity Lake Road (S.R. 1336) about 0.2 mile; left on Old City LakeRoad to entrance at end of gravel road. About the lake: The 100-acre lake, sometimes referred to as IsaacWalton Lake, is a primary source of water for Roxboro. In 1984, thelake’s dam and spillway collapsed causing the lake to drain and de-stroying the fishery. In 1985, the Wildlife Resources Commission re-stocked the lake with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish andchannel catfish. A 25-horsepower restriction on outboard motors isenforced. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, sunfish, channel catfish; crappie, inthe old creek channel and around stump fields. Open: Year-round, sunrise–sunset.

Lake Lucas XE 3158 Old Lexington Road(336) 629-1639 Asheboro, N.C.

Directions: From Asheboro, west on U.S. 64 about four miles; righton Back Creek Road (S.R. 1420) to stop sign; right on Old LexingtonRoad (S.R. 1416) to entrance on left. About the lake: Lake Lucas, sometimes called Asheboro City Lake#4, covers approximately 238 acres. It has a launch ramp and a 15-horsepower restriction. Amenities include: boat rentals, picnic areas,playground, picnic shelters, bait shop. Universally accessible ameni-

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ties include: fishing pier with walkway; parking, paved walking trail.A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned for free. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, considered a trophy largemouth bassfishery with numerous fish 10 pounds or more; bluegill, pumpkinseed,redbreast sunfish, crappie, white catfish. Open: March 1–Nov. 14, 7:00 a.m.– sunset; closed, Wednesday.Nov. 15–Feb. 28. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed, Wednesday, Thursday.

Lake Reese X 4850 Jackson Creek Road(336) 241-2570 Asheboro, N.C.

Directions: From Asheboro, south on N.C. 49; right on old N.C. 49(S.R. 1193) about 6.5 miles; right on Jackson Creek Road (S.R. 1314)about 1.5 mile to entrance on right. About the lake: This 900-acre lake, a raw water source for Asheborolocated on the Uwharrie River, is sometimes called Asheboro CityLake #5. Universally accessible amenities include: parking, restrooms.What’s biting: Largemouth bass fishing in spring; catch lunkersin summer on Carolina rigs. Catch-and-release encouraged for bass.Crappie, carp, channel catfish. Open: March 1–Nov. 15, 7 a.m.–sunset, Wednesday–Sunday. Nov. 16–Feb. 28, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday–Sunday.

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Tackle Loaner Program. Anglers can rent rods and reels at no charge at many Pied-mont lakes through the Commission’s Tackle Loaner Program (TLP). Youths age 16 andunder receive a free tackle box after they rent their first rods and reels.

Ramseur Lake X 549 Ramseur Lake Road(336) 824-4646 Ramseur, N.C.

Directions: From Ramseur, west on N.C. 64; right on N.C. 22 to en-trance on right.About the lake: The 125-acre lake is a raw water source for Ramseur.Boats with motors 10 horsepower and under are allowed. Anglers canlaunch boats with large motors but operate only the trolling motors.Universally accessible amenities include: paved walkway to fishingpier, parking, shelters, restrooms. What’s biting: Largemouth bass (majority are 3– 8 pounds), sun-fish, channel catfish, crappie around brush piles and downed trees. Open: February–November, sunrise–sunset. Closed: Monday. Callfor specific open /closing times.

Lake Reidsville X 630 Waterworks Road(336) 349-4738 Reidsville, N.C.

Directions: From Reidsville, south on U.S. 29 Business; right on Water-works Road (S.R. 2435) to entrance on left. About the lake: The 710-acre lake is located on Troublesome Creek.Campers using the park can fish at night. Universally accessible ame-nities include: store, fishing pier (construction to be completed sum-mer 2007).What’s biting: Largemouth bass, crappie; channel, white and bullheadcatfish. Open: Year-round, sunrise–sunset. During summer, lake closes at9 p.m. Call for specific open /closing times.

Cane Creek Lake E 5213 Harkey Road(704) 843-3919 Waxhaw, N.C.

Directions: From Waxhaw, Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road (S.R. 1111)south to Providence Road (S.R. 1117) about six miles; left on HarkeyRoad (S.R. 1121); lake on right. About the lake: Cane Creek Lake, a 350-acre impoundment, is ownedand operated by the Union County Parks and Recreation Department.Fish feeders are located in designated bank fishing areas. Access feesapply for boat fishing and recreational boating. Amenities include:rental boats, restrooms, drinking water, picnic areas, camping, hikingtrails. A Tackle Loaner Program site; rods and reels are loaned for free. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, trophy bass lake with a minimumlength limit of 18 inches; crappie, catfish, bluegill. Open: Year-round, daily hours vary. Call for details.

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Lake Lee 1700 Pageland Road(704) 282-4668 Monroe, N.C.

Directions: Located southeast of downtown Monroe; south on U.S.601 about three miles from the intersection of N.C. 200 and U.S.601; lake on right near golf course. About the lake: This 175-acre impoundment serves as a secondaryraw water supply for Monroe. Bank and boat fishing opportunities areavailable. Boats must be less than 20 feet long with 20-horsepower orless motors. Sailing is permitted at the discretion of the lake officer.Amenities include: rental boats, restrooms, drinking water.What’s biting: Largemouth bass (some weighing up to 12 pounds);bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish, crappie (up to 1 pound). Open: From March 1 to Labor Day: 7 a.m.–1 hour before sunset,Monday–Saturday; 1 p.m.–1 hour before sunset, Sunday. After LaborDay, days /hours vary. Call for details. Closed: Thursday.

Lake Monroe 2102 Medlin Road(704) 291-7135 Monroe, N.C.

Directions: From Monroe, U.S. 601 southeast to Macedonia ChurchRoad (S.R. 2106); right on Macedonia Church Road (S.R. 2106) aboutthree miles; right on Medlin Road to entrance on left.About the lake: Lake Monroe is a 125-acre water supply impoundmentfor Monroe. Bank and boat fishing allowed; fishing fees apply. Boats lessthan 20 feet with 20-horsepower or less motors only. Sailing is per-mitted with the approval of the lake officer. Amenities include: limitedsupply of rental boats; restrooms; miscellaneous supplies.What’s biting: Bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie and largemouth bassup to 8 pounds. Open: From March 1 to Labor Day: 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Saturday;1 p.m.–1 hour before sunset, Sunday. After Labor Day, days / hoursvary. Call for details. Closed: Tuesday.

Lake Twitty Camden Road(704) 292-7794 Monroe, N.C.

Directions: From Monroe, N.C. 200 N. to Olive Branch Road (S.R.1719) to entrance on left.About the lake: Lake Twitty, owned by Monroe, is a 473-acre watersupply impoundment. Fishing fees apply to bank and boat anglers.Boats limited to less than 20 feet with 20-horsepower engines or less.Sailing is permitted with the approval of the lake officer. No swim-ming, wading, alcoholic beverages, firearms. Amenities include: lim-ited supply of rental boats; restrooms, miscellaneous supplies. What’s biting: Largemouth bass, with many 4- to 8-pound individu-als; bluegill in the 6- to 8-inch range; catfish, pumpkinseed sunfish. Open: Days /hours vary. Call for details. Closed: Monday.

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Largemouth Bass 8 24

Smallmouth Bass 3 19

Spotted Bass 2 15

Striped Bass 10 27

Bodie Bass 8 24

White Bass 2 17

Bowfin 10 22

Carp 20 34

CatfishBlue 30 41Channel 10 30Flathead 30 41White 4 21

Crappie (Black or White) 2 16

Longnose Gar 10 48

Muskellunge 20 41

White Perch 1 12

Yellow Perch 1 14

Chain Pickerel 4 26

American Shad 3 16

Hickory Shad 2 13

SunfishRedbreast (Robin) 1 11Redear (Shellcracker) 1 11Green 1 9Flier 0.4 8Bluegill 1 11Warmouth 1 11Rock Bass 1 11Roanoke Bass 1 11

Mountain TroutHatchery TroutBrook (speckled) 2 16Brown 2.5 18Rainbow 2.5 18

Wild TroutBrook (speckled) 0.5 10Brown 2 15Rainbow 0.75 12

Walleye 6 23

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