Be there before the draw
Draw time comes before fishing time. Leave yourself time to check in, understand the session and set up.
NEBO, NORTH CAROLINA
Lard’s Carp Lake in Nebo, NC. A little time
on the bank.
Welcome to Lard’s Carp Lake. Your next fishing
trip starts right here in the Carolina foothills.
CARP FISHING. GOOD COMPANY. NEBO, NC.SCROLL TO EXPLORE
COME FIND US233 Bailey DriveNebo, NC 28761
PICK YOUR SESSIONDays & eveningsWeekly schedule below
BRING YOUR RODS4 rodsPer the posted schedule
THE SIMPLE THINGSA spot on the bankMcDowell County, NC
MAKE A PLAN
There’s a session
with your name on it.
Choose an afternoon on the bank or settle in for a night of fishing. Arrive before the draw to get ready.
All times are Eastern TimeSchedule dated November 1, 2026. Transcribed from the lake’s posted schedule. Weather and special tournaments may change a session; confirm before travelling.
| DAY / SESSION | DRAW | FISHING TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday–Thursday Evening | 5:30 pm | 6 pm – 11 pm |
| Friday Night | 5:30 pm | 6 pm – midnight |
| Saturday Day | 11:30 am | Noon – 8 pm |
| Sunday Day | 11:30 am | Noon – 8 pm |
Monday: no session listed.
Friday: ends at midnight, as Saturday begins.
Source: the lake’s posted schedule, dated November 1, 2026 · Updated November 2, 2026
A GOOD TRIP STARTS PREPARED
Know before
you cast.
A few essentials to make your first visit a little easier.
Know the fishing rules
The posted schedule lists a four-rod limit. No millet or cow manure. Confirm any additional rules for special tournaments.
Bring cash for your entry
Cash is preferred. Call ahead with any questions about payment before your visit.
Pick up bait at the lake
Chow, oats, grits and Wicked brand flavors are available on site. Bring your tackle, a comfortable chair and weather-appropriate layers. A headlamp is useful for an evening session.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
Good questions.
Clear answers.
The useful details, without scrolling through a social feed.
Do I need Facebook to use this guide?+
No. The schedule, rod information and directions are all on this page. You can also print a copy without a Facebook account.
Can I fish at night?+
Yes. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday run from 6–11 pm. Friday runs from 6 pm until midnight. Saturday and Sunday sessions run from noon–8 pm. Arrive before the listed draw time.
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?+
A booking or walk-in policy has not been confirmed. Check with the lake before travelling, especially for special tournaments. The listed draw time is the time to plan around.
Can I buy bait at the lake?+
Yes. Chow, oats, grits and Wicked brand flavors are available on site.
How should I pay?+
Cash is preferred. Check with the lake before relying on another payment method.
What about toilets, children and accessible fishing?+
Toilets, parking arrangements, accessible bank access, children's entry fees, spectator rules and pet policies have not yet been verified. Please confirm any facilities or access needs with the lake before visiting.
What bait and fishing rules should I know?+
No millet or cow manure. The posted schedule lists a four-rod limit. Confirm any additional bait restrictions, permitted hooks and rigs, fish-handling and release rules, weighing procedures and any licence requirements for this water.
Which schedule is shown here?+
This guide uses the lake’s handwritten schedule dated November 1, 2026, supplied on November 2, 2026. Weather and special tournaments may change sessions; call ahead to confirm before travelling. This page does not show live opening status.
A LITTLE CLOSER TO THE WATER
We’ll see you
at the lake.
Lard’s Carp Lake
233 Bailey Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
233 Bailey Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
Questions before your visit?
Call 919-280-7846Call ahead to confirm sessions, availability and any questions about your trip.
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