Apex Community Lake Fishing
Wake County, NCWRC District 3.
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Apex Community Lake, sized up
The lake named Apex Community Lake lies in Wake County and belongs to Commission District 3. Cary is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 2 miles off. The Commission runs it as a Community Fishing Program water.
Expect channel catfish, going by NCWRC records. The access list shows 1 mapped launch, 0 of them Commission sites. The 2026 NCWRC stocking list sets 4,000 8-12 in channel catfish for it. The Commission has placed 10 fish attractors, 0 of them buoyed. The access areas belong to Town Of Apex.
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- Apex Community Parkpaddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms, Town Of Apex
Shore fishing sites on Apex Community Lake
- Apex Community Park1 pier, owner Town Of Apex, open
Launches within a drive of Apex Community Lake
- Fred G Bond Metro ParkBond Park Pond, 2 miles north
- Lake Johnson ParkLake Johnson, 6 miles east
- Lake Crabtree County ParkLake Crabree County Park, 6 miles north
- Lake Wheeler ParkSimpkins Pond / Lake Wheeler, 8 miles southeast
- Lake RaleighLake Raleigh, 8 miles east
- Crosswinds Campgrounds Boat RampB. Everett Jordan Lake, 10 miles west
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Apex Community Lake species
NCWRC sources that name Apex Community Lake give this species list. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Fish the Commission adds to Apex Community Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 4,000 | CFP | 64 E OF RALEIGH TURN RIGHT ONTO SR-1521 (L. PINE DR.) & GO 0.4 MI TO LAKE ON LEFT 1,500 FISH/3 MONTHS |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
NCWRC limits for Apex Community Lake
Only statewide inland limits apply on Apex Community Lake.
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Sunfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Rock and Roanoke bass | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
The I-95 and I-77 lines decide part of the table for Apex Community Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Apex Community Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Community Lake | 1 | yes | ||
| Bond Lake | 2 miles north | 80 | 1 | yes |
| Veterans Park Pond | 6 miles south | 0 | ||
| Lake Johnson | 6 miles east | 147.5 | 1 | |
| Lake Crabree County Park | 6 miles north | 1 | ||
| Lake Wheeler | 7 miles southeast | 560 | 1 | yes |
Just around Apex Community Lake
Nearby impoundments to Apex Community Lake
- Bond Lake2 miles north
- Veterans Park Pond6 miles south
- Lake Johnson6 miles east
- Lake Crabree County Park6 miles north
- Lake Wheeler7 miles southeast
Bait counters nearest Apex Community Lake
- Boat Launchmarina, Wake, under a mile
- Apex lake boat launchmarina, Wake, under a mile
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Apexsporting goods store, Apex, under a mile
- Apex Outfitterssporting goods store, Wake, 2 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Apexsporting goods store, Apex, 4 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Carysporting goods store, Cary, 5 miles
Towns encircling Apex Community Lake
- Cary2 miles
- Apex4 miles
- Morrisville6 miles
Counties that share Apex Community Lake
- Wake Countyseat: Raleigh
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Before a trip to Apex Community Lake
How do I find Apex Community Lake on a map?
The lake point falls in Wake County, District 3, about 2 miles from Cary.
How large a water is Apex Community Lake?
Its acreage is unpublished.
Which access area serves Apex Community Lake?
1 launch on file, including Apex Community Park.
Does Apex Community Lake hold bass?
channel catfish, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Apex Community Lake?
NCWRC requested 4,000 8-12 in channel catfish for 2026.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Apex Community Lake?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Apex Community Lake?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Apex Community Lake?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Apex Community Lake?
Boat Launch, about under a mile away.
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