Bond Lake Fishing
Wake County, NCWRC District 3, 80 acres.
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Lake level today
Reading at 6:45 am EST, Nov 14US Geological Survey gauge 0208723185, Bond Lake at dam at Cary, NC. Provisional data, refreshed hourly.
Bond Lake, sized up
The lake named Bond Lake lies in Wake County and belongs to Commission District 3. Federal dam data count 80 acres of water. Fred G Bond Dam Dam on the Crabtree Creek holds it back, finished in 1970. Cary is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly under a mile 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 access areas belong to Town Of Cary.
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- Fred G Bond Metro Parkpaddle access, 36 trailer spaces, restrooms, Town Of Cary
Shore fishing sites on Bond Lake
- Fred G Bond Metro Park1 pier, owner Town Of Cary, open
Launches within a drive of Bond Lake
- Apex Community ParkPine Lake, 2 miles south
- Lake Crabtree County ParkLake Crabree County Park, 5 miles northeast
- Lake Johnson ParkLake Johnson, 6 miles east
- Lake RaleighLake Raleigh, 8 miles east
- Lake Wheeler ParkSimpkins Pond / Lake Wheeler, 9 miles southeast
- 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.
Lake elevation, Bond Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Lake At Dam At Cary, Nc | 341.55 ft lake elevation | Nov 14 6:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 7:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bond Lake species
NCWRC sources that name Bond Lake give this species list. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Fish the Commission adds to Bond Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 4,000 | CFP | LOCATED AT 801 HIGH HOUSE RD. IN CARY (NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CARY PARKWAY & HIGH HOUSE ROAD). TAKE THE BELTLINE TO |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
NCWRC limits for Bond Lake
Only statewide inland limits apply on Bond 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 Bond Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Bond Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Lake | 80 | 1 | yes | |
| Apex Community Lake | 2 miles south | 1 | yes | |
| Lake Crabree County Park | 4 miles northeast | 1 | ||
| Lake Johnson | 7 miles east | 147.5 | 1 | |
| Veterans Park Pond | 8 miles south | 0 | ||
| Lake Raleigh | 8 miles east | 88.1 | 1 |
Just around Bond Lake
Nearby impoundments to Bond Lake
- Apex Community Lake2 miles south
- Lake Crabree County Park4 miles northeast
- Lake Johnson7 miles east
- Veterans Park Pond8 miles south
- Lake Raleigh8 miles east
Bait counters nearest Bond Lake
- Apex lake boat launchmarina, Wake, 2 miles
- Boat Launchmarina, Wake, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Apexsporting goods store, Apex, 2 miles
- Apex Outfitterssporting goods store, Wake, 3 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Apexsporting goods store, Apex, 4 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Carysporting goods store, Cary, 5 miles
Towns encircling Bond Lake
- Caryunder a mile
- Morrisville4 miles
- Apex5 miles
Counties that share Bond Lake
- Wake Countyseat: Raleigh
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Before a trip to Bond Lake
How do I find Bond Lake on a map?
The lake point falls in Wake County, District 3, about under a mile from Cary.
How large a water is Bond Lake?
80 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Bond Lake?
1 launch on file, including Fred G Bond Metro Park.
Does Bond Lake hold bass?
channel catfish, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Bond Lake?
NCWRC requested 4,000 8-12 in channel catfish for 2026.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Bond Lake?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Bond Lake?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Bond Lake?
Check the USGS numbers above.
Who sells bait close to Bond Lake?
Apex lake boat launch, about 2 miles away.
Pack the truck for Bond Lake
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