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AKA: Benson Park Lake

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Lake Benson, NC

Popular Fish Species Lake Benson, NC

Lake Benson Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Some big bass, as well as good numbers, roam Lake Benson, thanks to excellent fisheries management by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Lately the fishing here for bass has continued to impress bass fishing enthusiasts. The lake offers extensive cover for both baitfish and bass. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. 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 fishing Lake Benson on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Smallmouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

Crappie Fishing

Black and white crappie both reside in Lake Benson, with black crappie typically out-weighing white crappie. They do school together so when you find them you may catch both species. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found 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. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. 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 Benson Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

This year a healthy population of channel catfish populate the waters of Lake Benson, and can be found all around the lake. In Spring channel cats migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. Night fishing for channel catfish often delivers better results than fishing during the day. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Flathead catfish and blue catfish also reside in the lake and fishing for them is often good as well.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie and bluegill at Lake Benson in North Carolina.

No private watercraft are allowed on Lake Benson. However there are rental boats with electric motors available at the Lake Benson Boat House. The lake covers 650 acres and has about 10 miles of shoreline. Fishing is allowed from the dock at no charge. Nice populations of bass, crappie, bream and catfish await fishing enthusiasts. This is a very picturesque setting and a great place to bring the family for a day of boating and fishing.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Benson

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Lake Benson Amenities

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

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Lake Benson Boat House
Rentals: Jon boats, canoes and kayaks
919 662-5703