Fishing Lake Waccamaw

AKA: Waccamaw Lake, Waccamaw Reservoir

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Lake Waccamaw, NC

Popular Fish Species Lake Waccamaw, NC

Lake Waccamaw Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Lake Waccamaw has a good population of yellow perch, which are fun for all ages to catch. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line. They make for an excellent fish fry, are a food source for many of the larger predator fish in the lake. White perch are also present in the lake in good numbers, and are very active in summer.

Black Crappie

Black crappie are a staple for anglers at Lake Waccamaw, and they are averaging a pretty good size this year. Crappie fishing is fun, especially when they run in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Lake Waccamaw Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Lake Waccamaw due to excellent fisheries management and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.

Lake Waccamaw Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, white bass, white perch and striped bass at Lake Waccamaw in North Carolina.

Probably one of the best white perch fishing lakes in North Carolina, Lake Waccamaw is under fished for virtually all fish species in the lake. This 8,900-acre lake, located in the south-east part of the state, beckons you to come enjoy the great fishing. It is a perfect lake for small craft - inflatable's, canoes, kayaks, john boats and aluminum boats fit the bill. As a result of plentiful vegetation and thriving perch and sunfish populations, bass and catfish thrive here and can grow to trophy size. With relatively clear water, most lures will attract bites. Smaller lures - crankbaits, spinners, and spinnerbaits, will attract bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and perch. Using small sizes, you never know what will charge your lure next. Other fish species residing here include bass, crappie, bluegill, sunfish, and catfish, anglers can enjoy a rewarding fishing experience. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Waccamaw

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Lake Waccamaw Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES (Small craft)
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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NC Wildlife Boat Ramp
Paved parking, a dock and a two-lane, concrete boat ramp make for easy launching here. It is located mid lake on the west side of the lake off Wooded Acres Road.