Lake Mackintosh Fishing
Alamance County and Guilford County, NCWRC District 5, 1,125 acres.
- 2launches
- 1,125acres
- 46attractors
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An overview of Lake Mackintosh
Look for Lake Mackintosh in Alamance County and Guilford County; the lake sits inside NCWRC District 5. The dam inventory puts its surface near 1,125 acres. The Great Alamance Creek was dammed at Lake Mackintosh Dam in 1992 to make it. The closest incorporated town is Alamance, about 2 miles from the lake point. It is a Community Fishing Program site, stocked by NCWRC for close-to-home fishing.
2 mapped launches reach the water; 0 are NCWRC Boating Access Areas. NCWRC tracks 46 fish attractor sites here, 1 marked with buoys. Access sites list City Of Burlington as owner.
Ramps on Lake Mackintosh
- Guilford Mackintosh Parkpaddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms, City Of Burlington
- Lake Mackintosh Parkpaddle access, 50 trailer spaces, restrooms, City Of Burlington
Public fishing areas around Lake Mackintosh
- Guilford Mackintosh Park1 pier, owner City Of Burlington, open
- Lake Mackintosh Park1 pier, owner City Of Burlington, open
Ramps by Lake Mackintosh
- Stoney Creek LakeStoney Creek Lake, 9 miles northeast
- Graham-Mebane LakeGraham-Mebane Lake, 12 miles northeast
- Lake CammackLake Cammack, 12 miles northeast
- Hagan-Stone ParkHagan-Stone Lake, 14 miles southwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
What you may keep from Lake Mackintosh
NCWRC lists nothing extra for Lake Mackintosh.
| 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 Lake Mackintosh 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.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mackintosh | 1,125 | 2 | ||
| Cedarock Park Pond | 5 miles southeast | 0 | ||
| Guilford County Farm Park Pond | 7 miles north | 0 | yes | |
| Stoney Creek Lake | 9 miles northeast | 1 | ||
| Graham-Mebane Lake | 12 miles northeast | 1 | ||
| Keeley Park Ponds | 12 miles northwest | 0 | yes |
Out from Lake Mackintosh
Lakes within a drive of Lake Mackintosh
- Cedarock Park Pond5 miles southeast
- Guilford County Farm Park Pond7 miles north
- Stoney Creek Lake9 miles northeast
- Graham-Mebane Lake12 miles northeast
- Keeley Park Ponds12 miles northwest
Pick up bait near Lake Mackintosh
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Burlingtonsporting goods store, Burlington, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Burlingtonsporting goods store, Burlington, 3 miles
- Smith's Bait & Tackle Incbait and tackle shop, Burlington, 8 miles
- Stoney Creek Marinamarina, Burlington, 9 miles
- Buttermilk Creek Outfitterssporting goods store, Burlington, 14 miles
- Great Outdoor Provision Co, 3104 Northline Avesporting goods store, Greensboro, 18 miles
Where to sleep near Lake Mackintosh
- Alamance2 miles
- Burlington4 miles
- Elon4 miles
Lake Mackintosh, county by county
- Alamance Countyseat: Graham
- Guilford Countyseat: Greensboro
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Species to expect near Lake Mackintosh
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Questions people send about Lake Mackintosh
Where in North Carolina is Lake Mackintosh?
Alamance County and Guilford County; the Commission files it under District 5, about 2 miles from Alamance.
How much surface does Lake Mackintosh span?
Roughly 1,125 surface acres.
Can a trailered boat use Lake Mackintosh?
There are 2 launches; Lake Mackintosh Park is a good start.
What lives in Lake Mackintosh?
NCWRC publishes no species list for it.
Do stocking trucks visit Lake Mackintosh?
No 2026 stocking is listed.
Does Lake Mackintosh have special limits?
Only the statewide inland limits.
What paperwork does Lake Mackintosh need?
Anglers 16 and up need the inland license ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Is Lake Mackintosh below full pool today?
No gauge on file.
Where do I stock up for Lake Mackintosh?
DICK'S Sporting Goods Burlington is closest at 2 miles.
Get to Lake Mackintosh this year
Check fees and limits before the drive.