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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pungo Lake
Washington County, North Carolina · about 2,310 acres (3.6 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Pungo Lake
In Washington County, North Carolina, Pungo Lake covers about 2,310 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.6 miles. At about 10 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Belhaven is about 11 miles south. The closest city is Greenville, about 45 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,310 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Washington 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 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 Pungo 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 61°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
- 5
4 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 6:40 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pungo Lake
- Belhavenabout 11 mi south
- Plymouthabout 14 mi northwest
- Columbiaabout 21 mi northeast
- Edentonabout 23 mi north
- Greenvillenearest city, about 45 mi west
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Questions about Pungo Lake
What fish are in Pungo Lake?
Lakes like Pungo 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 Pungo 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 Pungo Lake?
About 2,310 acres, with about 7.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pungo Lake?
Belhaven is about 11 miles south; Plymouth is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Pungo Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pungo Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
