Jordan Lake Fishing
Chatham County, NCWRC District 5, 13,940 acres.
- 15launches
- 13,940acres
- 37attractors
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An overview of Jordan Lake
Look for Jordan Lake in Chatham County; the lake sits inside NCWRC District 5. The dam inventory puts its surface near 13,940 acres. The Haw River was dammed at B. Everett Jordan Dam in 1974 to make it. The closest incorporated town is Pittsboro, about 7 miles from the lake point.
The NCWRC paper trail mentions bodie bass, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and redbreast sunfish. 15 mapped launches reach the water; 1 are NCWRC Boating Access Areas. Stocking requests for 2026 total 120,000 1-2 in bodie bass. NCWRC tracks 37 fish attractor sites here, 8 marked with buoys. Access sites list US Army Corps of Engineers and US Army Corps Of Engineers as owner.
Jordan Lake in Commission fact sheets
“B. Everett Jordan Reservoir (Jordan Lake) hosts exceptional Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie populations, but it is also home to a lesser-known gamefish, the White Catfish.”
“Commission biologists have compiled the Largemouth Bass data for Jordan Lake to create a multi-year dataset that can be used to examine long-term trends in the fishery.”
“The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) has been conducting routine surveys of the Largemouth Bass fishery on Jordan Lake since 1983.”
“Commission biologists recently surveyed White Catfish in Jordan Lake during the winter months in 2018-2021.”
“The estimated mortality rates are healthy for a productive system such as Jordan Lake and are not detrimental to the population.”
Quoted from NCWRC fishing summary fact sheets for Jordan Lake (source). Checked October 2026.
Ramps on Jordan Lake
- Farrington Point6 lanes, 118 trailer spaces, 2 docks, US Army Corps Of Engineers
- Cross Winds Marina Boat Ramp4 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Crosswinds Campgrounds Boat Ramp2 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Ebenezer Church Boat Ramp4 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Farrington Point Hand Carried Boat Ramp2 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- New Hope Overlook Boat Ramp6 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Parkers Creek Boat Ramp2 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp4 lanes, fee, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Poplar Point Boat Ramp4 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Robeson Creek Boat Ramp2 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Seaforth Boat Ramp6 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Vista Point Boat Ramp4 lanes, US Army Corps of Engineers
- White Oak Boat Ramp6 lanes, fee, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Boat launch, Jordan Lakeboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Jordan Lakeboat ramp, public
Public fishing areas around Jordan Lake
- Weaver Creekbank access, owner US Army Corps Of Engineers, open
- Bells Church1 pier, owner US Army Corps Of Engineers, open
- Rock Quarrybank access, owner US Army Corps Of Engineers, open
- Beaver Creek1 pier, owner US Army Corps Of Engineers, open
Ramps by Jordan Lake
- Harris Lake ParkHarris Lake & Harris Park Pond, 11 miles southeast
- Hollemans CrossingShearon Harris Reservoir, 11 miles southeast
- Fred G Bond Metro ParkBond Park Pond, 12 miles east
- Apex Community ParkPine Lake, 12 miles east
- Cross Point LandingShearon Harris Reservoir, 13 miles south
- Avents Ferry BridgeCape Fear River, 14 miles south
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Jordan Lake level today
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| B. Everett Jordan Lake At Dam Nr Moncure, Nc | 213.60 ft lake elevation | Oct 12 3:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 3:38 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (CWMS), reading for Oct 8, 2026. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026 3:38 am ET. Not updated since Oct 8, 2026.
What NCWRC lists at Jordan Lake
Each fish shown for Jordan Lake is tied to an NCWRC stocking row, rule, profile or record. regulated: 5; stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
NCWRC stocking at Jordan Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodie Bass | 1-2" | 120,000 | MGT | Jordan at Farrington point – Farrington Point (WRC BAA), off Farrington Road (SR1008) via US 64 |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
What you may keep from Jordan Lake
These water-specific NCWRC rules name Jordan Lake.
| Species | Size limit | Daily creel |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie (Black And White) | 8-inch minimum | 20 in combination |
| Sunfish (Except Crappie, Rock Bass, & Roanoke Bass) | None | 30 in combination, including no more than 12 redbreast sunfish |
| 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 |
Where Jordan Lake lies relative to I-95 and I-77 sets the crappie and sunfish rows here.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Who fishes events on Jordan Lake
Dates and winning weights for Jordan Lake are on its tournament page.
How Jordan Lake compares nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lake | 13,940 | 15 | yes | |
| Harris Lake | 11 miles southeast | 5,568 | 3 | yes |
| Bond Lake | 11 miles east | 80 | 1 | yes |
| Apex Community Lake | 12 miles east | 1 | yes | |
| Frog Pond | 12 miles north | 0 | ||
| Veterans Park Pond | 13 miles southeast | 0 |
Out from Jordan Lake
Lakes within a drive of Jordan Lake
- Harris Lake11 miles southeast
- Bond Lake11 miles east
- Apex Community Lake12 miles east
- Frog Pond12 miles north
- Veterans Park Pond13 miles southeast
Pick up bait near Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds Boating Centermarina, Chatham, 2 miles
- Wilsonville Storecountry store with bait, Apex, 3 miles
- Winter Custom Outfitterssporting goods store, Apex, 4 miles
- Seagroves Supply Cocountry store with bait, Durham, 7 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Apexsporting goods store, Apex, 8 miles
- Apex Outfitterssporting goods store, Wake, 10 miles
Where to sleep near Jordan Lake
- Pittsboro8 miles
- Apex9 miles
- Chapel Hill12 miles
Jordan Lake, county by county
- Chatham Countyseat: Pittsboro
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Species to expect near Jordan Lake
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Questions people send about Jordan Lake
Where in North Carolina is Jordan Lake?
Chatham County; the Commission files it under District 5, about 7 miles from Pittsboro.
How much surface does Jordan Lake span?
Roughly 13,940 surface acres.
Can a trailered boat use Jordan Lake?
There are 15 launches; Farrington Point is a good start.
What lives in Jordan Lake?
NCWRC records name bodie bass, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and redbreast sunfish.
Do stocking trucks visit Jordan Lake?
2026 plans: 120,000 1-2 in bodie bass.
Does Jordan Lake have special limits?
Crappie (Black And White): 8-inch minimum, 20 in combination; Sunfish (Except Crappie, Rock Bass, & Roanoke Bass): None, 30 in combination, including no more than 12 redbreast sunfish.
What paperwork does Jordan Lake need?
Anglers 16 and up need the inland license ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Is Jordan Lake below full pool today?
The USGS gauge reading is shown above.
Where do I stock up for Jordan Lake?
Crosswinds Boating Center is closest at 2 miles.
Get to Jordan Lake this year
Check fees and limits before the drive.