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Lake Norman

Lake fishing  North Carolina · 07:06 - 19:31

Lake Norman is a lake in North Carolina. 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 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
84°
Thu
78%
89°
Fri
81%
93°
Best day
Sat
80%
81°
Sun
81%
81°
Mon
79%
85°

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.)
75°F
Air temp
81°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.25 inHg → stable
Clouds
70.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:21–08:21 Day 08:21–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:34–17:34 Major period 03:34–05:34 Minor period 10:49–12:19 Minor period 20:49–22:19

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

16:00
81°
17:00
81°
18:00
80°
19:00
78°
20:00
76°
21:00
75°
22:00
75°
23:00
74°
00:00
74°
01:00
72°
02:00
71°
03:00
70°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
57%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
56%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
38%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
29%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass and Brown Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active 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

Lake Norman is an artificial fresh water lake located in southwestern North Carolina, approximately 15 miles north of Charlotte. Created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy, it is the largest man-made body of fresh water located entirely within the state. The lake is named after former Duke Power president Norman Atwater Cocke.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Norman?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Norman?

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 Lake Norman?

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

What is biting at Lake Norman right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 26%.