Falls Lake, North Carolina
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Falls Lake

Wake County, NC12,410 acresManaged by US Army Corps of Engineers View on map Directions
Water temp
84°F
USGS gauge · Recent reading · 2026-09-14T08:30:00.000-04:00
Clarity
2.8 ft
Moderate
Lake level
248 ft
USGS gauge · Recent reading · 2026-09-14T08:30:00.000-04:00
Today
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What Falls Lake is good for

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Public boat ramps

4 public access locations on Falls Lake listed by state agencies, with facilities where reported. Check the source for current access conditions.

Eno River

Directions
1 launch lane1 dock26 trailer parkingADA access

Hickory Hill

Directions
4 launch lanes1 dock101 trailer parkingADA access

Ledge Rock

Directions
4 launch lanes2 docks100 trailer parkingADA access

Upper Bartons Creek

Directions
4 launch lanes3 docks145 trailer parkingADA access

USE CAUTION DURING LOW WATER DUE TO ROCKY SHOALS ALONG RIVER.

Source: NC Wildlife Resources Commission · public boating access areas

Fishing at Falls Lake

NC Wildlife Resources Commission public fishing access & programs.

1 fishing pier3 public fishing areas

Public fishing areas: Old 98, Upper Barton Creek, Falls Lake Dam

Source: NC Wildlife Resources Commission

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Where this data comes from

Conditions on this page are pulled from public agencies. Nothing is invented — missing readings show a clear dash.

U.S. Geological Survey (NWIS)
Water temperature & lake level · gauge 02087182
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Water Quality Portal
Secchi-disk water clarity
2024-12-16
Surface area
12,410 acres · cited research
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