Lake Wheeler Park

You'll find Lake Wheeler due south of downtown Raleigh, past the NCSU Farms. This idyllic recreational lake offers some of the best fishing in the area (you must have a license!). A day spent at Lake Wheeler Park is a popular afternoon destination for those in the Raleigh area. Boat traffic and water-skiing are allowed on the lake, and the park office also rents out johnboats and canoes.