The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Catfish Lake
Craven County, North Carolina · about 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Catfish Lake
Catfish Lake is a lake in Craven County, North Carolina, covering about 920 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.2 miles. The water sits about 40 ft above sea level. Maysville lies about 6.7 miles to the west. Jacksonville, the nearest city, is about 21 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Craven County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Catfish Lake in North Carolina usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 62°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Catfish Lake
- Maysvilleabout 6.7 mi west
- Brices Creekabout 7.9 mi north
- Neuse Forestabout 8.4 mi east
- River Bendabout 8.8 mi north
- Jacksonvillenearest city, about 21 mi southwest
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Questions about Catfish Lake
What fish are in Catfish Lake?
Lakes like Catfish Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Catfish Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Catfish Lake?
About 920 acres, with about 5.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Catfish Lake?
Maysville is about 6.7 miles west; Brices Creek is about 7.9 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Catfish Lake today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Catfish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
