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Fishing near Durham, North Carolina
Durham County, population 283,506.
- 9 milesto nearest lake
- 10ramps nearby
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Durham, North Carolina
Reaching the water from Durham
Durham is a Durham County town with 283,506 residents in the 2020 Census. Falls Lake lies 9 miles east, the closest lake listed here. Boaters can launch at Eno River, 9 miles from town.
9 milesto Falls Lake
10ramp pages within 15 mi
0trout streams within 30 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Still water by Durham
- Falls Lake9 miles east, 11,310 acres
- Lake Crabree County Park12 miles southeast
- Frog Pond12 miles west
- Bond Lake15 miles south, 80 acres
- Shelley Lake16 miles southeast, 32 acres
- Apex Community Lake17 miles south
Catch options around Durham
| Species | Nearby lakes |
|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 3 |
| Black crappie | 1 |
| Bluegill | 1 |
| Redbreast sunfish | 1 |
| Redear sunfish | 1 |
| White crappie | 1 |
| White perch | 1 |
Map
Where to go near Durham
- Eno RiverFalls Lake, 9 miles
- Hickory HillFalls Lake, 9 miles
- Rollingview Sra Boat RampFalls Lake, 10 miles
- Rollingview Marina Boat RampFalls Lake, 11 miles
- Ledge RockFalls Lake, 11 miles
- Lake Crabtree County ParkLake Crabree County Park, 12 miles
- Hwy 50 Sra Boat RampFalls Lake, 12 miles
- Beaverdam Boat RampFalls Lake, 13 miles
- Holly Point Boat RampFalls Lake, 14 miles
- Upper Bartons CreekFalls Lake, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Durham.
Flow
Gauges near Durham
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Third Fork Creek At M.l. King Parkway At Durham,nc | 1 cfs, 0.28 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:20 pm |
| Ellerbe Creek At Club Boulevard At Durham, Nc | 1.06 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:20 pm |
| Sandy Creek At Cornwallis Rd Near Durham, Nc | 0 cfs, 2.03 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Bait and guides near Durham
Where to buy bait by Durham
- ANDY'S GENERAL INC.country store with bait, Durham, 5 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Raleigh, 8021 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 100sporting goods store, Raleigh, 8 miles
- Seagroves Supply Cocountry store with bait, Durham, 10 miles
- Rollingview Marina Incmarina, Durham, 11 miles
- Rollingview Marinamarina, Durham, 11 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Carysporting goods store, Cary, 13 miles
- Winter Custom Outfitterssporting goods store, Apex, 14 miles
- Outhouse Tackle Companybait and tackle shop, Raleigh, 15 miles
Stocking
Stocked lakes near Durham
| Lake | Distance | 2026 stocking |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Lake | 15 miles | 4,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Shelley Lake | 16 miles | 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Apex Community Lake | 17 miles | 4,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Jordan Lake | 17 miles | 120,000 1-2 in bodie bass |
| Lake Michael | 21 miles | 3,600 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Lake Wheeler | 22 miles | 3,200 8-12 in channel catfish |
NCWRC 2026 stocking lists.
Records
Record book catches near Durham
| Species | Weight | Water |
|---|---|---|
| White Perch | 2 lbs, 15 oz | Falls Lake |
Limits
Harvest rules near Durham
| 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 |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations; rows chosen by the town position against I-95 and I-77.
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In reach of Durham
Towns nearest Durham
- Chapel Hill9 miles
- Morrisville11 miles
- Carrboro11 miles
- Hillsborough13 miles
Durham county links
- Durham Countyseat: Durham
Pictures
A look around Durham
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Answers
Questions from around Durham
How close is a lake page to Durham?
Falls Lake, 9 miles east.
How far is the nearest ramp from Durham?
Try Eno River, about 9 miles off.
Which pier sits closest to Durham?
Salt water sits past 30 miles from here.
Does Durham have a bait shop?
ANDY'S GENERAL INC., the closest shop.
Which guides list Durham as home?
Nobody on our list is based in Durham.
Which North Carolina county holds Durham?
It lies within Durham County.
How far is trout water from Durham?
No designated trout stream page within 30 miles.
Which river page is nearest Durham?
None within 30 miles.
What license does a visitor to Durham need?
The 10-day nonresident licenses cost $29 inland and $15 coastal.