Lake Benson Fishing
Wake County, NCWRC District 3, 463 acres.
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Lake Benson, sized up
The lake named Lake Benson lies in Wake County and belongs to Commission District 3. Federal dam data count 463 acres of water. Lake Benson Dam Dam on the Swift Creek holds it back, finished in 1952. Garner is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 2 miles off.
The access data show no ramp on this water. The access areas belong to Town Of Garner.
Putting in on Lake Benson
Shore fishing sites on Lake Benson
- Lake Benson Boathouse1 pier, owner Town Of Garner, non-ncwrc
Launches within a drive of Lake Benson
- Lake Wheeler ParkSimpkins Pond / Lake Wheeler, 4 miles northwest
- Lake RaleighLake Raleigh, 7 miles north
- Lake Johnson ParkLake Johnson, 8 miles northwest
- Apex Community ParkPine Lake, 11 miles northwest
- Fred G Bond Metro ParkBond Park Pond, 13 miles northwest
- Lake Crabtree County ParkLake Crabree County Park, 14 miles northwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
NCWRC limits for Lake Benson
Only statewide inland limits apply on Lake Benson.
| 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 Lake Benson.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Benson | 463 | 0 | ||
| Lake Wheeler | 4 miles northwest | 560 | 1 | yes |
| Lake Raleigh | 7 miles north | 88.1 | 1 | |
| Lake Johnson | 7 miles northwest | 147.5 | 1 | |
| Bass Lake | 10 miles west | 58.6 | 0 | yes |
| Veterans Park Pond | 10 miles west | 0 |
Just around Lake Benson
Nearby impoundments to Lake Benson
- Lake Wheeler4 miles northwest
- Lake Raleigh7 miles north
- Lake Johnson7 miles northwest
- Bass Lake10 miles west
- Veterans Park Pond10 miles west
Bait counters nearest Lake Benson
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Garnersporting goods store, Garner, 4 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Garnersporting goods store, Garner, 4 miles
- Byrd's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Raleigh, 6 miles
- Apex Outfitter & Board Co.sporting goods store, Wake, 7 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Carysporting goods store, Cary, 8 miles
- Hill's Sporting Goods Incsporting goods store, Raleigh, 9 miles
Towns encircling Lake Benson
- Garner2 miles
- Fuquay-Varina8 miles
- Raleigh11 miles
Counties that share Lake Benson
- Wake Countyseat: Raleigh
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Before a trip to Lake Benson
How do I find Lake Benson on a map?
The lake point falls in Wake County, District 3, about 2 miles from Garner.
How large a water is Lake Benson?
463 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Lake Benson?
No ramp is mapped on it; nearby ramps are listed.
Does Lake Benson hold bass?
No species are named in NCWRC records.
Does NCWRC stock Lake Benson?
NCWRC lists no stocking for it this year.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Lake Benson?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Lake Benson?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Lake Benson?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Lake Benson?
DICK'S Sporting Goods Garner, about 4 miles away.
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