Fishing Information

Rules

  • All North Carolina Wildlife Fish and Game regulations apply. Please contact the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for any changes in regulations at 1-888-248-6834 or (919) 707-0391 or visit their website.
  • Live minnow bait is allowed in Kernersville Lake.
  • Bank fishing is allowed only in designated areas.
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Where to Purchase Bait

Forsyth Bait & Tackle
4332 Old Walkertown Road
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 661-0210

Sports Fisherman Center
3460 Clemmons Road
Clemmons, NC
(336) 766-9486

Where to Obtain a Fishing License

  • Salem Lake
  • Wal-Mart

Fish

Type of Fish Catch Limit
Catfish 6 fish per day per person (no size limit)
Largemouth Bass 2 fish per day per person (16" minimum size limit)

The fishing lake is stocked seasonally with catfish, bass, and bream.