Fishing Dover Pond A in Wake County, North Carolina

• Overview

  In North Carolina, Dover Pond A falls inside Wake County. The bank is 410 feet above sea level. West Raleigh at 4.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is West Raleigh, 4.3 miles distant. Within a short drive: Dix Hill Conference Center Pond just 0.8 miles, NCSU Pond Number One after 2.4 miles, Lake Raleigh just 2.7 miles, Dutchmans Branch after 3.2 miles and Maynard Pond just 4.1 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Dover Pond A

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Wake County records list bluegill, redbreast sunfish, green sunfish and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Dover Pond A gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 40°F in January up to 79°F in July. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Dover Pond A.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Dix Hill Conference Center Pond at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Dover Pond A before loading the car.