Toisnot Reservoir Fishing in Wilson County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Toisnot Reservoir is listed under Wilson County, North Carolina. It sits in open plain. At 21 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It lies lower than most water we list in North Carolina. Start from Wilson, 1.9 miles down the road. Elm City lies 4.7 miles off, Lucama another 9.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Toisnot Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Wilson County include bluegill, redbreast sunfish and tadpole madtom. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Toisnot Reservoir gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 40°F in January to roughly 79°F in July. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Toisnot Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. You can park 150 yards away and walk in from there. A toilet block sits 80 yards away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lake Wilson is 3.4 miles off. What applies at Toisnot Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.