Falls Lake
NC Wildlife Resources Commission describes Falls of the Neuse Reservoir (Falls Lake) as a 12,491-acre reservoir in the upper Neuse River basin northwest of Raleigh.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Black and white crappie
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
White Perch
Schools roam open water. Small jigs, spoons and worms.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Highway 50 AccessPublicFalls Lake State Recreation Area, 13900 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC; boat ramp, picnic areaDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Falls Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- Largemouth bass, crappie, perch and white bass are listed by NCWRC.
- Gizzard and threadfin shad form the forage base.
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area manages seven shoreline access areas.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.