Fox Reservoir Fishing
Vance County, NCWRC District 3.
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Fox Reservoir, sized up
The reservoir named Fox Reservoir lies in Vance County and belongs to Commission District 3. Henderson 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 data show no ramp on this water. The 2026 NCWRC stocking list sets 1,600 8-12 in channel catfish for it. The Commission has placed 1 fish attractors, 1 of them buoyed.
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Shore fishing sites on Fox Reservoir
- Fox Pond Park1 pier, owner Vance County, open
Launches within a drive of Fox Reservoir
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, south rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 6 miles north
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, north rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 7 miles north
- Satterwhite Point Park And Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, southwest rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 8 miles north
- Flemingtown LandingKerr Lake, 8 miles north
- Satterwhite Point Park And Marina Boat Ramp, Vance County, northeast rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 9 miles north
- Bullocksville Park Boat RampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 10 miles north
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Fox Reservoir species
NCWRC sources that name Fox Reservoir give this species list. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Fish the Commission adds to Fox Reservoir
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 1,600 | CFP | Fox Pond, near Henderson(800 FISH/2 MONTHS) |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
NCWRC limits for Fox Reservoir
Only statewide inland limits apply on Fox Reservoir.
| 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 Fox Reservoir.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Fox Reservoir beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Reservoir | 0 | yes | ||
| Lake Devin | 14 miles west | 1 | yes | |
| John H. Kerr Reservoir | 17 miles north | 48,900 | 17 | |
| Lake Gaston | 21 miles northeast | 20,300 | 5 | yes |
| Falls Lake | 30 miles southwest | 11,310 | 10 | |
| Mayo Reservoir | 30 miles west | 2,800 | 1 |
Just around Fox Reservoir
Nearby impoundments to Fox Reservoir
- Lake Devin14 miles west
- John H. Kerr Reservoir17 miles north
- Lake Gaston21 miles northeast
- Falls Lake30 miles southwest
- Mayo Reservoir30 miles west
Bait counters nearest Fox Reservoir
- Angler's Fish-N-Matebait and tackle shop, Henderson, 3 miles
- Kerr Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Henderson, 6 miles
- Satterwhite Point Marinamarina, Henderson, 8 miles
- Jim’s Cricket Ranchbait and tackle shop, Louisburg, 15 miles
Towns encircling Fox Reservoir
- Henderson2 miles
- Middleburg6 miles
- Kittrell8 miles
Counties that share Fox Reservoir
- Vance Countyseat: Henderson
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Before a trip to Fox Reservoir
How do I find Fox Reservoir on a map?
The lake point falls in Vance County, District 3, about 2 miles from Henderson.
How large a water is Fox Reservoir?
Its acreage is unpublished.
Which access area serves Fox Reservoir?
No ramp is mapped on it; nearby ramps are listed.
Does Fox Reservoir hold bass?
channel catfish, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Fox Reservoir?
NCWRC requested 1,600 8-12 in channel catfish for 2026.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Fox Reservoir?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Fox Reservoir?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Fox Reservoir?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Fox Reservoir?
Angler's Fish-N-Mate, about 3 miles away.
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