Kenansville Lake Fishing

“Anglers are reminded that all largemouth bass caught must be released immediately under the special no-harvest regulation.”

“A single lane concrete boat ramp is the only facility on the site.”

“This area was cattle pasture prior to flooding in 1993.”

“Kenansville Lake is a shallow 2,500- acre impoundment with an average water depth of 3 feet.”

“Although most anglers fish this area by boat, bank fishing is available along the access canal and north end of the lake for those willing to walk or ride a bicycle to those areas.”

“Boaters, especially those unfamiliar with this water body, should navigate with caution as there are rows of submerged fence posts throughout the lake.”

“The town of Kenansville is the closest place to obtain gas, food and bait.”

“Crappie anglers may want to begin by drifting live minnows slowly under a small float in the deeper waters along the north and east side of the lake but may have luck targeting them in holes and along the deep edges of hydrilla.”

“Abundant vegetation provides great fish habitat for panfish and bass.”

“Anglers should target vegetation edges and deeper water of perimeter canals and internal levees, punching into the plants with a heavy weight can be a great way to find the big ones.”

“Remember that Kenansville Lake is catch-and-release only for largemouth bass.”