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Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, white perch and striped bass at Roanoke Rapids Lake in North Carolina.

Roanoke Rapids Lake, NC

A quiet and relaxing getaway, this is a great lake for kayaking, sailing, canoeing...and of course fishing. Roanoke Rapids Lake, at 4,600 surface acres has room for all types of water-related activities. The lake is situated downstream of Gaston Lake, in the northeast part of the state, at Roanoke Rapids, NC. Known for exceptional striped bass fishing in the fall, and generally good fishing all season long for a variety of species, it is a good choice for those who like to avoid crowds. There are day-use areas at the lake and campgrounds with RV spaces nearby. Come fish Roanoke Rapids Lake for big stripers and catfish, as well as load up the ice chest on crappie and perch. Multiple marinas offer services and supplies for boating, as well as boat rentals.

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Primary fish species residing in Roanoke Rapids Lake

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Largemouth bass Channel catfish Blue catfish Black crappie White crappie White Perch Striped bass

Roanoke Rapids Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

5th Street Boat Landing
Located at the north end of West 5th Street, in the southeast corner of the lake, this two-lane, concrete boat ramp has docks and plentiful, paved parking.

Thelma Boating Access
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, on Van Warren Road, this one-lane, concrete ramp has a dock and gravel parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

R V Resort At Carolina Crossroads - 252 538-9776

Lake Gaston RV & Camping Resort - 252 586-4121

Sherwood Forest Campground - 252 537-2526

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Contact Information

Roanoke Rapids Lake
Day Use Park at Roanoke Rapids Lake
100 Oakwood Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
252 410-6318

 

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Roanoke Rapids Lake in North Carolina.

Exceptional striped bass fishing in northeast NC.

Fishing at Roanoke Rapids Lake, in North Carolina.