Columbus County · lake · 8,840 acres
Lake Waccamaw
Lake Waccamaw is a lake in Columbus County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
90°
72°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
93°
72°
9 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
91°
74°
13 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Big Creek2.0 mi
- Bogue Swamp3.1 mi
- Horse Branch3.7 mi
- Cowpen Branch5.0 mi
- White Oak Branch5.4 mi
- Ricefield Branch5.8 mi
- Buckhead Branch6.1 mi
- Sasspan Branch6.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Waccamaw fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Waccamaw?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Waccamaw?+
Lake Waccamaw is a lake in Columbus County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.