Lake Devin Fishing
Granville County, NCWRC District 5.
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Lake Devin through an angler’s eyes
Lake Devin is a lake in Granville County, part of NCWRC fisheries District 5. A drive of about 3 miles reaches Oxford, the nearest town. NCWRC includes it among its Community Fishing Program ponds and lakes.
NCWRC sources name channel catfish here. Boaters can use 1 mapped launch; 0 belong to the NCWRC access program. NCWRC requested 4,500 8-12 in channel catfish for this water in 2026. Anglers can find 5 NCWRC fish attractors, 0 marked by buoys. City Of Oxford owns the public access points.
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- Lake Devinpaddle access, restrooms, City Of Oxford
Public fishing areas by Lake Devin
- Lake Devin1 pier, owner City Of Oxford, open
Nearest put-ins to Lake Devin
- Wilton SlopesTar River, 8 miles south
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, south rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 15 miles northeast
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park Boat Ramp, Vance County, north rampJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, 15 miles northeast
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
What hits in Lake Devin
The list for Lake Devin is built from NCWRC stocking, rule tables, species profiles and the record book. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Hatchery fish for Lake Devin
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 4,500 | CFP | FROM I-85 IN GRANVILLE CO. TAKE EXIT 202 (HWY 15) TO OXFORD AT 1ST LIGHT TURN LEFT ONTO INDUSTRY DR. & TRAVEL 0.3 MI 2ND |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Harvest rules for Lake Devin
Statewide inland rows cover Lake Devin; no special rule is listed.
| 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 |
Interstate lines in the NCWRC rules pick some rows for Lake Devin.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Neighbor lakes of Lake Devin
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Devin | 1 | yes | ||
| Fox Reservoir | 14 miles east | 0 | yes | |
| Mayo Reservoir | 19 miles northwest | 2,800 | 1 | |
| Falls Lake | 21 miles south | 11,310 | 10 | |
| John H. Kerr Reservoir | 25 miles northeast | 48,900 | 17 | |
| Shelley Lake | 31 miles south | 32 | 0 | yes |
In reach of Lake Devin
Next reservoirs over from Lake Devin
- Fox Reservoir14 miles east
- Mayo Reservoir19 miles northwest
- Falls Lake21 miles south
- John H. Kerr Reservoir25 miles northeast
- Shelley Lake31 miles south
Where to buy bait by Lake Devin
- Angler's Fish-N-Matebait and tackle shop, Henderson, 12 miles
- Kerr Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Henderson, 16 miles
- Satterwhite Point Marinamarina, Henderson, 17 miles
- Catch The Feverbait and tackle shop, Roxboro, 20 miles
- Rollingview Marina Incmarina, Durham, 21 miles
- Rollingview Marinamarina, Durham, 21 miles
Towns nearest Lake Devin
- Oxford3 miles
- Stem9 miles
- Stovall10 miles
Lake Devin county links
- Granville Countyseat: Oxford
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Worth knowing about Lake Devin
Which NCWRC district covers Lake Devin?
Granville County, in NCWRC District 5, about 3 miles from Oxford.
Is Lake Devin a big lake?
Acreage is not on any agency record.
Does a ramp reach Lake Devin?
Access records list 1 launch; Lake Devin is one.
What species does Lake Devin hold?
Expect channel catfish.
What does NCWRC put in Lake Devin?
The 2026 warmwater list shows 4,500 8-12 in channel catfish.
Is Lake Devin under special regulations?
Statewide limits, no special rule.
Can visitors fish Lake Devin?
An NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16, $32 a year for residents.
Is there a live reading for Lake Devin?
No live gauge covers it.
Which counter sells bait nearest Lake Devin?
Closest on our list: Angler's Fish-N-Mate, 12 miles.
Block out a day for Lake Devin
Read the limits, then pick a ramp above.