Lake Michael Fishing
Orange County, NCWRC District 5, 75 acres.
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Lake Michael through an angler’s eyes
Lake Michael is a lake in Orange County, part of NCWRC fisheries District 5. NID records give it 75 acres of surface water. Lake Michael Dam Dam (1952) impounds the Back Creek to form it. A drive of about 2 miles reaches Mebane, 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 3,600 8-12 in channel catfish for this water in 2026. Anglers can find 4 NCWRC fish attractors, 0 marked by buoys. City Of Mebane owns the public access points.
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- Lake Michael Parkpaddle access, 100 trailer spaces, restrooms, City Of Mebane
Public fishing areas by Lake Michael
- Lake Michael Park3 piers, owner City Of Mebane, open
Nearest put-ins to Lake Michael
- Graham-Mebane LakeGraham-Mebane Lake, 4 miles west
- Stoney Creek LakeStoney Creek Lake, 9 miles west
- Lake CammackLake Cammack, 11 miles northwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
What hits in Lake Michael
The list for Lake Michael 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 Michael
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 3,600 | CFP | FROM INTERSECTION OF NC119/US 70 IN MEBANE TAKE US 70 E. & GO 0.3 MI. TURN LEFT ON 9TH ST. GO 0.2 MILE & TURN RIGHT ON |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Harvest rules for Lake Michael
Statewide inland rows cover Lake Michael; 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 Michael.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Neighbor lakes of Lake Michael
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Michael | 75 | 1 | yes | |
| Graham-Mebane Lake | 4 miles west | 1 | ||
| Stoney Creek Lake | 10 miles west | 1 | ||
| Lake Cammack | 12 miles northwest | 757 | 1 | |
| Cedarock Park Pond | 14 miles southwest | 0 | ||
| Frog Pond | 15 miles southeast | 0 |
In reach of Lake Michael
Next reservoirs over from Lake Michael
- Graham-Mebane Lake4 miles west
- Stoney Creek Lake10 miles west
- Lake Cammack12 miles northwest
- Cedarock Park Pond14 miles southwest
- Frog Pond15 miles southeast
Where to buy bait by Lake Michael
- Buttermilk Creek Outfitterssporting goods store, Burlington, 8 miles
- Stoney Creek Marinamarina, Burlington, 9 miles
- Smith's Bait & Tackle Incbait and tackle shop, Burlington, 9 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Burlingtonsporting goods store, Burlington, 14 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Burlingtonsporting goods store, Burlington, 15 miles
- Catch The Feverbait and tackle shop, Roxboro, 23 miles
Towns nearest Lake Michael
- Mebane2 miles
- Green Level6 miles
- Haw River6 miles
Lake Michael county links
- Orange Countyseat: Hillsborough
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Worth knowing about Lake Michael
Which NCWRC district covers Lake Michael?
Orange County, in NCWRC District 5, about 2 miles from Mebane.
Is Lake Michael a big lake?
The dam record lists 75 acres.
Does a ramp reach Lake Michael?
Access records list 1 launch; Lake Michael Park is one.
What species does Lake Michael hold?
Expect channel catfish.
What does NCWRC put in Lake Michael?
The 2026 warmwater list shows 3,600 8-12 in channel catfish.
Is Lake Michael under special regulations?
Statewide limits, no special rule.
Can visitors fish Lake Michael?
An NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16, $32 a year for residents.
Is there a live reading for Lake Michael?
No live gauge covers it.
Which counter sells bait nearest Lake Michael?
Closest on our list: Buttermilk Creek Outfitters, 8 miles.
Block out a day for Lake Michael
Read the limits, then pick a ramp above.