Fishing at Wainwright Pond, Wilson County, North Carolina

• Overview

  In North Carolina, Wainwright Pond falls inside Wilson County. The country round it is open plain from end to end. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Wilson, 4.8 miles out. Raleigh is the closest city, 45 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Wainwright Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Wilson County cover bluegill, redbreast sunfish, tadpole madtom and American eel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Wainwright Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 79°F, while January sits near 40°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Wainwright Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Edmunson Pond is 0.6 miles off. Confirm access to Wainwright Pond locally before you travel.