Parkwood Lake, North Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Durham County, North Carolina, this is Parkwood Lake. The bank is 272 feet above sea level. At about 27 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Nothing else we list in Durham County covers more water. The closest town, Morrisville, is 6.5 miles away. Durham is the closest city, 7.5 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Parkwood Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Reported across Durham County: redbreast sunfish, bluegill and Roanoke darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Parkwood Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 39°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Parkwood Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Durham Wildlife Club Lake sits 2.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Parkwood Lake should be assumed from this page alone.