Winston Lake Fishing
Forsyth County, NCWRC District 7, 16.5 acres.
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Winston Lake through an angler’s eyes
Winston Lake is a lake in Forsyth County, part of NCWRC fisheries District 7. NID records give it 16.5 acres of surface water. Winston Lake Dam Dam (1919) impounds the Frazier Creek to form it. A drive of about 3 miles reaches Walkertown, the nearest town. NCWRC includes it among its Community Fishing Program ponds and lakes.
NCWRC sources name channel catfish here. Launch records do not name a ramp here; nearby ones follow. NCWRC requested 4,500 8-12 in channel catfish for this water in 2026.
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Public fishing areas by Winston Lake
- Winston Park Pond1 pier, owner City Of Winston-Salem, open
Nearest put-ins to Winston Lake
- Kernersville LakeKernersville Lake, 6 miles northeast
- Piney BluffBelews Lake, 12 miles northeast
- Oak Hollow LakeOak Hollow Lake, 13 miles southeast
- Donnaha ParkYadkin River, 15 miles northwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
What hits in Winston Lake
The list for Winston Lake 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 Winston Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 4,500 | CFP | I-40 BUS. TO HWY 311 N. TO MARTIN LUTHER DR. GO RIGHT ON NEW WALKERTOWN RD & THEN RIGHT ON WATERWORKS RD. GO 200 YDS |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Harvest rules for Winston Lake
Statewide inland rows cover Winston Lake; 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 Winston Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Neighbor lakes of Winston Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Lake | 16.5 | 0 | yes | |
| Salem Lake | 2 miles southeast | 297.5 | 1 | yes |
| Kernersville Lake | 6 miles northeast | 40 | 1 | yes |
| C G Hill Pond | 10 miles west | 0 | yes | |
| Village Point Lake | 12 miles southwest | 6.1 | 0 | yes |
| Oak Hollow Lake | 13 miles southeast | 690 | 1 | yes |
In reach of Winston Lake
Next reservoirs over from Winston Lake
- Salem Lake2 miles southeast
- Kernersville Lake6 miles northeast
- C G Hill Pond10 miles west
- Village Point Lake12 miles southwest
- Oak Hollow Lake13 miles southeast
Where to buy bait by Winston Lake
- Forsyth Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Winston Salem, 3 miles
- Great Outdoor Provision CO, 402 S Stratford Rdsporting goods store, Winston Salem, 5 miles
- Rock Outdoors Winston Salemsporting goods store, Winston Salem, 5 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Winston Salemsporting goods store, Winston Salem, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Winston-Salemsporting goods store, Winston-Salem, 7 miles
- Clemmons Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Clemmons, 11 miles
Towns nearest Winston Lake
- Walkertown3 miles
- Winston-Salem3 miles
- Kernersville6 miles
Winston Lake county links
- Forsyth Countyseat: Winston-Salem
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Worth knowing about Winston Lake
Which NCWRC district covers Winston Lake?
Forsyth County, in NCWRC District 7, about 3 miles from Walkertown.
Is Winston Lake a big lake?
The dam record lists 16.5 acres.
Does a ramp reach Winston Lake?
No launch is on file for it.
What species does Winston Lake hold?
Expect channel catfish.
What does NCWRC put in Winston Lake?
The 2026 warmwater list shows 4,500 8-12 in channel catfish.
Is Winston Lake under special regulations?
Statewide limits, no special rule.
Can visitors fish Winston Lake?
An NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16, $32 a year for residents.
Is there a live reading for Winston Lake?
No live gauge covers it.
Which counter sells bait nearest Winston Lake?
Closest on our list: Forsyth Bait & Tackle, 3 miles.
Block out a day for Winston Lake
Read the limits, then pick a ramp above.