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Lake Tillery

Lake fishing  North Carolina · 07:03 - 19:28

Lake Tillery is a lake in North Carolina. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth 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
76%
85°
Thu
76%
89°
Fri
80%
95°
Sat
80%
81°
Sun
84%
84°
Best day
Mon
79%
87°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
84°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.25 inHg → stable
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–18:13 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:30–17:30 Major period 03:30–05:30 Minor period 10:45–12:15 Minor period 20:46–22:16

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

15:00
84°
16:00
85°
17:00
84°
18:00
84°
19:00
80°
20:00
76°
21:00
75°
22:00
73°
23:00
71°
00:00
70°
01:00
69°
02:00
68°

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
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
32%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
23%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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

Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Falls Reservoir and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. It is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. The lake was created by impounding the Pee Dee River, which is created by the confluence of the Yadkin River and the Uwharrie River several miles to the north. Norwood, NC in neighboring Stanly County uses as its town motto "Gateway to Lake Tillery".

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Tillery?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Tillery?

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 Tillery?

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

What is biting at Lake Tillery right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 33%.