The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mattamuskeet
Hyde County, North Carolina · about 39,200 acres (61.2 sq mi)
61°F water, level steady, calm this afternoon.
About Lake Mattamuskeet
In Hyde County, North Carolina, Lake Mattamuskeet covers about 39,200 acres; it is a natural lake. North Carolina's largest natural lake, a shallow haven for wintering tundra swans and snow geese.
It stretches about 14 miles end to end with roughly 50 miles of shoreline. Swanquarter is about 5.2 miles southwest. The closest city is Greenville, about 60 miles away.
- Size
- About 39,200 acres (61.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 50 miles
- End to end
- About 14 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Hyde County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Mattamuskeet
Anglers come to Lake Mattamuskeet for largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish and crappie. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mattamuskeet
- Swanquarterabout 5.2 mi southwest
- Belhavenabout 17 mi west
- Columbiaabout 25 mi north
- Greenvillenearest city, about 60 mi west
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Questions about Lake Mattamuskeet
What fish are in Lake Mattamuskeet?
Lake Mattamuskeet holds largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Mattamuskeet?
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 Lake Mattamuskeet?
About 39,200 acres, with about 50 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mattamuskeet?
Swanquarter is about 5.2 miles southwest; Belhaven is about 17 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mattamuskeet today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mattamuskeet on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
