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Phelps Lake

North Carolina
64.51 km²
35.7696, -76.4591
NHD 140599050
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About Phelps Lake

Phelps Lake is a natural lake or pond in North Carolina, United States. It covers approximately 64.51 km² (15941 acres). The lake centroid is located at 35.7696° N, 76.4591° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Phelps Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 19m
Dawn09:34
Sunrise10:03
Sunset00:22
Dusk00:51

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:0411:03Excellent
  • Morning11:0317:13Good
  • Midday17:1321:22Calm
  • Afternoon21:2223:22Good
  • Dusk23:2201:21Excellent
  • Night01:2109:04Good
Moon: 14% · waxing13:34

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Phelps Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Phelps Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Phelps Lake?

Phelps Lake covers approximately 64.51 square kilometres (15941 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Phelps Lake located?

Phelps Lake is located in North Carolina, United States, with its centroid at 35.7696°, -76.4591°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF