Bass Lake park in Holly Springs is a great spot to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. You’re sure to catch a fish in the 54-acre stocked lake, plus you can rent a boat and/or take a leisurely walk along the water.

We made our way to Bass Lake after it was highly recommended by one of the staff members at The Playhouse. We were looking to take a little walk to extend our fun (read: wear out the kids), and it didn’t disappoint.

Walk around the Lake

The path around the lake is covered in compressed mulch, so I think you would be able to navigate a stroller without much difficulty. We didn’t walk the whole loop, but all together it would be a little over 2 miles long.

Along the trail we saw a few educational markers telling us about the plants and trees. It was nothing like Clemmons Educational State Forest, but still added a little learning to our walk.

Concession Stand & Boat Rental

The trail connects to Sugg Farm, but we just stayed near the boat rental area and concession stand during our visit. We didn’t purchase anything, but they had some prepackaged snacks available if needed. You could also buy bait and rent fishing poles if needed. I’ll definitely have to come back with my husband to rent a boat and take the kids out on the water!

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Keep in mind they only take cash payments for concessions and boat rentals.

The Dock

The kids and I really enjoyed walking out on the fishing dock. It’s a nice, wide dock and has a great view of the lake. The built-in benches and fishing pole holders will come in handy if you bring the kids fishing.

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Breaking Bread with Fish and Kids

While we were at Bass Lake, we happened upon a recurring free kids fishing event called “Breaking Bread with Fish and Kids”. The kids had been fishing all morning with the local Holly Springs police officers and were finishing up the day by giving out prizes. It looked like a fun day was had by all (and helped explain the large police presence I saw when I pulled up 😂)!

I did a little more research on this free event and learned that it was created to help children develop positive relationships with the local police. They start each session with a short 10-minute talk about a safety-related topic like internet safety, drug awareness, boating safety, etc., and then spend the rest of the morning fishing and chatting!

Program days are divided by age group so participants to have a better opportunity to create meaningful experiences. Participants ages 7-12 participate on Tuesdays, and ages 13-18 participate on Wednesdays. The event runs 8-11 a.m. during selected weeks in July and August.

Program registration for 2020 has already closed, but keep an eye out for next summer!