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
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 rods every nightPer 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 starts October 13, 2026. Transcribed from the lake’s posted schedule. Weather and special tournaments may change a session; confirm before travelling.
| DAY / SESSION | DRAW | FISHING TIME | SPOT | POSTED TOTAL* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday–Thursday Evening | 5:30 pm | 6 pm – 11 pm | $20 | $55per angler |
| Friday Night | 5:30 pm | 6 pm – 2 am | $50 | $100per angler |
| Saturday Afternoon / night | 1:30 pm | 2 pm – 10 pm | $100 | $130per angler |
| Sunday Day | 11:30 am | Noon – 8 pm | $20 | $70per angler |
*Spot fees are included in the posted totals. Tuesday–Saturday totals explicitly include jugs. Sunday’s $70 total does not specify jugs; confirm at check-in.
Monday: no session listed.
Friday: ends Saturday at 2 am.
How the posted pots work +
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: $3 per angler per hour. Total with jugs: $55.
Friday night: $3 per angler per hour, plus $1 per angler for the smallest fish. Total with jugs: $100.
Saturday: $3 for largest fish and $2 for second largest. Total with jugs: $130.
Sunday day: $3 per angler per hour, plus $1 per angler for small fish. Posted total: $70.
Ask at check-in how jugs, eligibility, weighing and payouts work for your session. The post does not specify the payout timing for Saturday’s fish pots or Sunday’s small-fish pot.
Source: View the lake’s original posted schedule · Starts October 13, 2026 · Transcribed October 31, 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 says “4 rods every night.” No millet or cow manure. Confirm the rod limit for daytime sessions and any special tournament.
Bring cash for your entry
Cash is preferred. Ask what your entry includes, which pots are optional, and how the weigh-in and payouts work before entering.
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, posted rates, rod information and directions are all on this page. You can also print a copy or view the original schedule image 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 2 am Saturday. Saturday’s session runs from 2–10 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 says “4 rods every night.” Confirm any additional bait restrictions, permitted hooks and rigs, daytime rod limits, fish-handling and release rules, weighing procedures and any licence requirements for this water.
When does this schedule start?+
The lake’s handwritten schedule says “Starts 10-13-26”: October 13, 2026. It was transcribed from the supplied Facebook screenshot on October 31, 2026. Weather and special tournaments may change sessions or prices; 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
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