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Jordan Lake

Lake fishing  Alabama · 06:29 - 18:52

Jordan Lake is one of the lakes in Alabama. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
91°
Best day
Thu
74%
91°
Fri
75%
96°
Sat
75%
96°
Sun
76%
90°
Mon
76%
91°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
92°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.12 inHg → stable
Clouds
70.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:44–07:44 Day 07:44–17:37 Dusk 17:37–19:37

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:55–16:55 Major period 02:55–04:55 Minor period 10:04–11:34 Minor period 20:17–21:47

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
92°
15:00
93°
16:00
92°
17:00
91°
18:00
88°
19:00
85°
20:00
83°
21:00
81°
22:00
80°
23:00
81°
00:00
80°
01:00
79°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
57%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
22%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
19%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

B. Everett Jordan Lake is a reservoir in New Hope Valley, west of Cary and south of Durham in Chatham County, North Carolina, in the United States; the northernmost end of the lake extends into southwestern Durham County.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jordan Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Jordan Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Jordan Lake?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jordan Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 37%.