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Southwest Lake
Southwest Lake is a lake in Pender 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
Overcast
89°
67°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
88°
72°
12 mph
16%
Sun
Storms
90°
73°
12 mph
46%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Herring Lake3.2 mi
- Big Lake3.4 mi
- Shaken Creek5.0 mi
- Ashes Creek4.8 mi
- Holly Shelter Creek5.2 mi
- Sandy Run Swamp5.9 mi
- Burgaw Creek5.3 mi
- Shelter Swamp Creek6.0 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.
Southwest Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Southwest Lake?+
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 Southwest Lake?+
Southwest Lake is a lake in Pender County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.