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Pungo Lake

Lake fishing  North Carolina · 06:49 - 19:14

Pungo Lake is a lake in North Carolina. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
80°
Thu
78%
83°
Fri
77%
87°
Sat
81%
78°
Sun
79%
83°
Mon
82%
84°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
78°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.28 inHg → stable
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:04–08:04 Day 08:04–17:59 Dusk 17:59–19:59

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:16–17:16 Major period 03:16–05:16 Minor period 10:32–12:02 Minor period 20:31–22:01

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00
78°
17:00
77°
18:00
75°
19:00
72°
20:00
71°
21:00
69°
22:00
69°
23:00
68°
00:00
67°
01:00
67°
02:00
67°
03:00
66°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
56%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
37%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
29%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Pungo Lake is a shallow freshwater lake in Washington County and Hyde County, North Carolina. The lake has an area of about 2,800 acres, and is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in the state. It is the smallest of the Pocosin Lakes.

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More waters nearby

Cape Hatteras North Carolina · 66.7 mi away Cypress Cove Pond Virginia · 72.8 mi away Toisnot Reservoir North Carolina · 75.9 mi away Silver Lake North Carolina · 79.0 mi away Wiggins Mill Reservoir North Carolina · 79.1 mi away Airfield Pond Virginia · 86.9 mi away Slagles Lake Virginia · 90.5 mi away Brunswick County Lake Virginia · 99.6 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pungo Lake?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Pungo Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Pungo Lake?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Pungo Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 27%.