Lake Norman in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 7 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Norman today
North Carolina · 43.2 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 62°F water, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank · about 5 ft deep today
Today's west wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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7 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pmsunset, moonset · wind 6 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 1:00 pm – 3:15 pmmoon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet. No gauge on this lake. From the shoreline: rising since over a week ago.
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:20 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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