Lake Phelps

Species at Lake Phelps

Largemouth bassPumpkinseedWhite perchBlue catfishChannel catfishLongnose gar+4 more in the app

Map

Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →

Nearby waters

1. New Lakelake17 km
2. Big Swampstream21 km
3. Scuppernong Riverriver22 km
4. Second Creekstream22 km
5. Cuckolds Creekstream27 km
6. Alligator Riverriver27 km
7. Pantego Creekstream28 km
8. Eastmost Riverriver29 km

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About Lake Phelps

Anglers know Lake Phelps as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of North Carolina, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Lake Phelps is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Pumpkinseed

  Use light tackle, such as an ultralight rod and reel with 4-6 pound test line, for maximum sensitivity and fun while fishing for pumpkinseeds.

• For White perch

  White perch often school, so if you catch one, stay in that area to find more. Vary your retrieve speed until you find what they prefer.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Phelps.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Phelps, make sure your licence covers North Carolina, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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