Holdings Pond Fishing near Wake Forest, North Carolina

• Overview

  Within Wake County, North Carolina, you have Holdings Pond. It stands 292 feet above sea level. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Wake Forest lies 1.6 miles from the water. Then Rolesville, 3.8 miles, and Youngsville, 5.1 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Holdings Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Wake County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Holdings Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 79°F in July and bottom out at 39°F in January. It fishes twelve months of the year. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Holdings Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Wake Forest Reservoir sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For Holdings Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.