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Fishing Ponds in North Carolina

Outer Banks red drum, Lake Norman largemouth, and Smoky Mountain trout. 60 venues listed across Stokes County, Swain and Wake County, with strong stocks of catfish, rainbow trout and trout.

60 venues mapped · 2 with confirmed species · 2 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in North Carolina?

You can fish at 60 mapped venues across North Carolina, concentrated around Stokes County and Swain. Fee and access details are published for 1 of them.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

60 North Carolina venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 60 fishing venues in North Carolina A–Z

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  • Danny's Fish n Camp

    Danny's Fish n Camp is a family fishing experience in Hendersonville, North Carolina, stocked with catfish, rainbow trout and trout, with bait available and primitive overnight camping.

    Species
    White catfish, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Bait on site
    Pricing
    $20 for 2 hours (catch and release)
    Website
    Open in Google Maps35.3833, -82.2957

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  • Falls Lake

    Falls Lake State Recreation Area in North Carolina offers fishing alongside camping, food, parking and toilets across its lakeside park grounds.

    Facilities
    Camping · Food · Parking · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps36.0161, -78.6894

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in North Carolina: FAQ

North Carolina has 60 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Stokes County, Swain and Wake County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are catfish, rainbow trout and trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

1 of our North Carolina venues are confirmed to hold bass, with strong representation in Stokes County. Look for venues tagged "largemouth bass", "smallmouth bass" or "striped bass" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anglers fishing in North Carolina need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our North Carolina fishing license guide at /us/blog/north-carolina-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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