Guide To Fishing At Phelps Lake
AKA: Lake Phelps
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish at Lake Phelps in North Carolina.

This big, shallow lake near the North Carolina coastline can be a haven for bass, crappie and sunfish enthusiasts. Phelps Lake is a 16,600-acre lake, two miles south of Creswell, NC. The lake is a big bowl with little shoreline contour. Virtually all the banks have submerged trees and vegetation, and there are boats docks scattered around the lake. There are boat launch ramps for public use - one paved ramp for bigger boats, and many places around the lake to launch canoes or kayaks. Boaters should be cautious due to the shallowness of the majority of the lake.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Phelps
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Phelps Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Pettigrew State Park Campground - 252 797-4475
Pungo Camp Ground - 252 935-5023
Riverside Campground - 252 945-9012
Lake Phelps NC Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Phelps
Pettigrew State Park
2252 Lake Shore Rd
Creswell, NC 27928
252 797-4475
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Phelps Lake in North Carolina.
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Bass, crappie and sunfish fishing in northeast NC.