🐟 What fish can you catch in Winston-Salem?

Most commonly caught species around Winston-Salem , NC : Largemouth bass - 7,329 reported catches Bluegill - 1,313 reported catches Channel catfish - 894 reported catches Black crappie - 838 reported catches Spotted bass - 490 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Winston-Salem fishing reports?

The latest Winston-Salem , NC fishing reports are: @JLLaws reported a nice Flathead catfish at High Rock Lake . @phoenixbriggs reported a nice Black crappie at High Rock Lake . @luke_m1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Buffalo Lake . @CamdaKOOL reported a nice Largemouth bass at Winston Lake . @Murphmonster reported a nice Largemouth bass at High Rock Lake . .

Fishing in Winston-Salem, NC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Anglers in Winston-Salem , NC recommend these top fishing spots: Belews Lake , Century Lake , Yadkin River , Salem Lake , Kernersville Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Winston-Salem?

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Winston-Salem

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Flathead catfish

High Rock Lake

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Black crappie

High Rock Lake

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Buffalo Lake

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Largemouth bass

Winston Lake

5 in · 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

High Rock Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

Lake Brandt

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Black crappie

Lake Brandt

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Black crappie

Lake Brandt

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Black crappie

Oka T. Hester Park

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Fishing regulations in Winston-Salem

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Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Winston-Salem fishing

Anglers in Winston-Salem, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Belews Lake, Century Lake, Yadkin River, Salem Lake, and Kernersville Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Winston-Salem, NC:

Largemouth bass - 7,329 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,313 reported catches
Channel catfish - 894 reported catches
Black crappie - 838 reported catches
Spotted bass - 490 reported catches

The latest Winston-Salem, NC fishing reports are:

@JLLaws reported a nice Flathead catfish at High Rock Lake.
@phoenixbriggs reported a nice Black crappie at High Rock Lake.
@luke_m1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Buffalo Lake.
@CamdaKOOL reported a nice Largemouth bass at Winston Lake.
@Murphmonster reported a nice Largemouth bass at High Rock Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Winston-Salem, NC. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: