Construction of the Tar River Reservoir was completed in 1971. The reservoir’s high-water elevation is 125 feet above mean sea level. The lake surface at that elevation covers 1,859.5 acres, including the Sapony Creek area.
The deepest part of the reservoir is approximately 40 feet, and the average depth is 15 feet. The reservoir is 11 miles long and is included in a designated paddle trail system that is maintained by the City of Rocky Mount.
Steeper contours and deeper water in the creeks show anglers the locations of several old dams and pond sites that were covered when the reservoir was filled. These inundated ponds have some of the best crappie fishing and can be found with a depthfinder.
Several highway bridges that cross the reservoir offer good fishing opportunities. The best bridges to try are the I-95 Bridge, Bakers Bridge and Williams Bridge — they have the deepest water.
The lake warden’s office has restrooms and is located at the boating access area on the southwest side of Williams Bridge.
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