Guide To Fishing At Lake Townsend

AKA: Townsend Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, striped bass and hybrid striped bass at Lake Townsend in North Carolina.

Most popular for sailing, Lake Townsend is also a great fishing destination. It is a 1,542-acre lake in the north-central part of the state with easy access from all directions. There are over 34 miles of shoreline to explore in search of bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, striped bass and wipers. An excellent boat ramp is open to the public for launch of canoes, kayaks, pontoons, pleasure boats and fishing boats of all kinds. There is a marina, the Lake Townsend Yacht Club, which is open to the public and offers boat rental. The nearest campground is about 15 miles south of the lake, which also has RV hookups.

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Primary fish species residing in Lake Townsend

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Townsend Amenities

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