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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Benson

North Carolina, United States

4.2Β·327 catches

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Lake Benson fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Redear sunfish

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Mirror carp

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Channel catfish

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General info

Lake Benson is a lake located in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

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35Β°40β€²9.8β€³N 78Β°38β€²21.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Benson, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 May 9, 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 Lake Benson fishing

Lake Benson is a lake located in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°40β€²9.8β€³N 78Β°38β€²21.5β€³W
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