Broughton Hospital Reservoir Fishing
Burke County, NCWRC District 8, 13 acres.
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Broughton Hospital Reservoir, sized up
The reservoir named Broughton Hospital Reservoir lies in Burke County and belongs to Commission District 8. Federal dam data count 13 acres of water. South Mountain State Park Dam Dam on the Clear Creek holds it back, finished in 1950. Glen Alpine is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 6 miles off.
Expect channel catfish, going by NCWRC records. The access data show no ramp on this water. The 2026 NCWRC stocking list sets 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish for it.
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Shore fishing sites on Broughton Hospital Reservoir
- Broughton Pond3 piers, owner NC WRC, open
Launches within a drive of Broughton Hospital Reservoir
- Broughton PondBroughton Pond, 5 miles northeast
- North Bend1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, 7 miles northwest
- Muddy Creekpaddle access, 8 miles northwest
- BridgewaterLake James Tailrace, 8 miles northwest
- Johns RiverJohns River, 11 miles north
- Linville RiverLake James, 13 miles northwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Broughton Hospital Reservoir species
NCWRC sources that name Broughton Hospital Reservoir give this species list. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Fish the Commission adds to Broughton Hospital Reservoir
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 3,000 | MGT | FROM I40 TAKE US 64 SOUTH FOR 0.8 MILE & TURN LEFT ONTO SR1449 (SALEM RD.). GO 1 MILE & TURN LEFT ONTO SR1956 BURKEMONT |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
NCWRC limits for Broughton Hospital Reservoir
Only statewide inland limits apply on Broughton Hospital Reservoir.
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | 20 a day | 8 in minimum | 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 |
| 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 Broughton Hospital Reservoir.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Broughton Hospital Reservoir beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Hospital Reservoir | 13 | 0 | yes | |
| Lake James | 9 miles northwest | 6,510 | 6 | |
| Lake Rhodhiss | 16 miles northeast | 3,515 | 5 | yes |
| Gunpowder Creek (Old Mill Pond) | 22 miles northeast | 1 | ||
| Lake Hickory | 25 miles northeast | 4,110 | 12 | yes |
| Boone Fork Pond | 27 miles north | 0 | yes |
Just around Broughton Hospital Reservoir
Nearby impoundments to Broughton Hospital Reservoir
- Lake James9 miles northwest
- Lake Rhodhiss16 miles northeast
- Gunpowder Creek (Old Mill Pond)22 miles northeast
- Lake Hickory25 miles northeast
- Boone Fork Pond27 miles north
Bait counters nearest Broughton Hospital Reservoir
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Morgantonsporting goods store, Morganton, 7 miles
- Mimosa Boat Landingmarina, Morganton, 9 miles
- Lake James Marinamarina, Nebo, 10 miles
- Mountain Harbour Marinamarina, Nebo, 10 miles
- Mega Bite Baitsbait and tackle shop, Valdese, 14 miles
- Black Bear Boat Rampmarina, Marion, 14 miles
Towns encircling Broughton Hospital Reservoir
- Glen Alpine7 miles
- Morganton8 miles
- Nebo11 miles
Counties that share Broughton Hospital Reservoir
- Burke Countyseat: Morganton
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Before a trip to Broughton Hospital Reservoir
How do I find Broughton Hospital Reservoir on a map?
The lake point falls in Burke County, District 8, about 6 miles from Glen Alpine.
How large a water is Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
13 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
No ramp is mapped on it; nearby ramps are listed.
Does Broughton Hospital Reservoir hold bass?
channel catfish, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
NCWRC requested 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish for 2026.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Broughton Hospital Reservoir?
DICK'S Sporting Goods Morganton, about 7 miles away.
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