Guide To Fishing At Lake Glenville
AKA: Thorpe Lake, Thorpe Reservoir, Glenville Reservoir
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill and bream at Lake Glenville in North Carolina.

Healthy populations of largemouth and smallmouth bass which feed on schools of blueback herring and bream, make Lake Glenville a bass fishing paradise. This is a 1,470-acre lake in the southwest part of the state, located just miles southwest of Creswell, NC. In addition to great bass fishing, these waters provide opportunities for crappie, catfish, trout, sunfish and walleye anglers to enjoy some excellent fishing. Local marinas and boat rental options can assist with watercraft needs. Public boat launch ramps provide easy access to the lake. Kayak and canoe fishing is popular, as is fishing from shore at a variety of locations around the lake. Pockets, points, coves and channels provide a wide variety for the many fish species in the lake to hold and feed.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Glenville
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lake Glenville Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Lakeshore Marina
Rentals: Kayaks, canoes and pontoon boats
828 743-9998
Signal Ridge Marina
Rentals: Canoes and pontoons
828 743-2143
Marinas
Cedar Point Landings
4312 NC-107
Glenville, NC 28736
Lakeshore Marina
2956 Pine Creek Rd
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828 743-9998
Signal Ridge Marina
4769 NC-107
Glenville, NC 28736
828 743-2143
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Powerhouse Boat Launch
This is a small, concrete boat launch ramp with a dock and limited gravel parking. It is located in the very northeast corner of the lake.
Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Ralph J Andrews Recreation Park Campground - 828 743-3923
Lake Glenville NC Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Glenville
Lakeshore Marina
4623 NC-107
Glenville, NC 28736
828 743-9998
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Lake Glenville in North Carolina.
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Smallmouth bass fishing in southwest NC.