Fishing at Rainbow Pond, Martin County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Rainbow Pond sits in Martin County, out in North Carolina. The coast is 26 miles away. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is low-lying compared with other North Carolina water we list. Robersonville lies 7.9 miles from the water. Beyond it, Williamston at 9.1 miles and Bethel at 14 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Rainbow Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Martin County include black crappie, longnose gar, sawcheek darter and shorthead redhorse. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Work Rainbow Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Rainbow Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is George Hole, 20 miles out. Ask locally about Rainbow Pond if anything is unclear.