Guide To Fishing At Jordan Lake

AKA: Lake Jordan, Jordan Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, yellow perch and striped bass at Jordan Lake in North Carolina.

Bass and crappie dominate the attention of anglers at Jordan Lake. This is a 14,000-acre reservoir in the north-central part of the state, with a mixed variety of fish species to appeal to anyone who enjoys fresh-water fishing. Along with sunfish, striped bass, white bass and catfish round out the fishing options. Around 180 miles of shoreline provide plenty of fishing opportunities for kayak, boat, canoe or shoreline fishing. There is plenty of aquatic vegetation in the lake to keep it fertile and sustaining a healthy food chain. Marinas, campgrounds, eateries, lodging, stores and local guides are plentiful in the area. Boat rentals are available on the lake and there is public boat ramps for launching private watercraft. Come for a day of fishing or bring the family for an extended vacation here at Lake Jordan.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Primary fish species residing in Jordan Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Jordan Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Crosswinds Boating Center Marina
Rentals: Kayaks
919 387-7011

Marinas

Crosswinds Boating Center Marina
565 Farrington Rd
Apex, NC 27523
919 387-7011

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Crosswinds Boat Ramp
This small, three-lane, concrete launch ramp is located at the south end of the Farmington Road Bridge. It has limited, gravel parking.

Ebenezer Boat Ramp
Located at the north end of the Beaver Creek Road Bridge, this four-lane, concrete ramp has two docks and plenty of paved parking.

Farrington Point Boat Ramp
Two docks and plenty of paved parking offers a four-lane ramp. There is also a portage ramp for small, non-motorized boats.

New Hope Boat Ramp
Three docks and six concrete ramps are supported with plenty of paved parking at this launch in the lower part of the main lake basin. Access is via W.H. Jones Road from Pea Ridge Road.

Parkers Creek Boat Ramp
This is a small concrete ramp with limited parking. It is located at the end of Parkers Creek Recreation Road, off I-64.

Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp
Located at the extreme southern tip of the lake, this launch includes three concrete ramps, a dock and paved parking for more than fifty vehicles with trailers. Access is via Moncure School Road from the Jordan Dam Road.

Poplar Point Boat Ramp
Located in Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, this is a four-lane, concrete launch ramp with paved parking for about fifty vehicles.

Seaforth Boat Ramp
This six-lane, concrete launch ramp has docks and plentiful parking. It is located off I-64 at Seaforth.

Vista Point Boat Launch
Excellent paved parking and two docks enhance this four-lane boat launch ramp, located at the east end of N. Pea Ridge Road.

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