How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Asheboro, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Asheboro, North Carolina centers on fertile Piedmont reservoirs and small lakes that offer excellent bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish action. Anglers target rich fisheries like Lake Lucas, Lake Reese, and smaller city lakes, using a mix of power fishing and finesse tactics tailored to clear-to-stained Piedmont water. With year-round opportunities and varied shoreline structure, Asheboro is a strong destination for both bank and boat anglers. read more...
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Distance to earth:384,113 kmProximity:50.7 %
Moon Phases for Asheboro
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minor Time:05:16 am - 07:16 am
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major Time:11:13 am - 01:13 pm
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major Time:10:41 pm - 12:41 am
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Asheboro
Fishing around Asheboro, NC revolves around a network of productive municipal and county lakes, highlighted by Lake Lucas to the south and Lake Reese to the northeast. These Piedmont reservoirs feature a mix of rocky banks, red-clay points, stump fields, and scattered timber that hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish throughout the year. Water color typically ranges from lightly stained to muddy after rains, so lure choice and presentation speed should follow visibility conditions closely.
Seasonal patterns are key. In late winter and early spring, bass and crappie stage along creek channels, secondary points, and the first drop-offs outside shallow coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, medium-diving crankbaits, and suspending jerkbaits work well for bass on Lake Lucas and Reese points. Crappie stack on brush, bridge pilings, and deeper dock edges; 1/16–1/8 oz marabou or tube jigs in chartreuse/white under slip bobbers are consistent producers. As water temps push into the 60s, both species move shallow to gravel pockets, riprap causeways, and flooded brush to spawn. During this window, small Texas-rigged worms, floating worms, and finesse jigs shine for bass, while minnows or small jigs under a fixed float excel for crappie.
Summer fishing in Asheboro focuses on early and late low-light periods. On bright days, bass pull to deeper brush piles, main-lake humps, and the ends of long points. Carolina rigs, deep-diving crankbaits, and football jigs dragged along the bottom are reliable on Lake Reese’s main-lake structure. At first light and dusk, topwaters like walking baits and buzzbaits produce explosive strikes around shoreline grass, shallow wood, and riprap at Lake Lucas and other small city lakes. Catfish action peaks in the warm months; target channel and blue cats on points near deep water using cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits fished on Carolina rigs. Focus on channel edges, dam areas, and wind-blown banks where scent disperses.
In fall, cooling water pushes baitfish shallow again, creating a strong reaction-bite window. Cover water quickly with squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and bladed jigs around laydowns and wind-blown banks. Crappie follow shad into creeks; trolling or long-lining small jigs at varying depths behind the boat is a productive way to locate suspended schools. Winter concentrates fish on steep banks, deeper brush, and channel bends. Slow presentations are crucial: vertical jigging on sonar-marked brush piles and crawling small jigs or finesse worms along rock transitions will consistently out-fish faster tactics when the water is cold.
Habitat and access around Asheboro favors both boat and bank anglers. Lakes commonly feature:
- Riprap dams and bridges that hold bass and crappie year-round
- Man-made brush piles and fish attractors in mid-depth water
- Red-clay points and creek mouths that funnel bait and predator fish
- Shallow coves with stumps and laydowns ideal for spawning seasons
For bank anglers, focus on accessible causeways, piers, and dam riprap; downsized presentations such as 4–5 inch finesse worms, 1/8–1/4 oz jigs, and small inline spinners are efficient for covering target-rich but limited shoreline. Boat anglers should use electronics to find subtle depth changes and isolated cover away from visible banks, especially on pressured days.
Tactical tips for Asheboro waters include matching lure color to clarity—natural shad and green pumpkin in clearer conditions, chartreuse and darker profiles in stain—and always noting wind direction, as it concentrates plankton, bait, and predators. Downsizing baits during cold fronts and fishing slightly deeper than usual can salvage tough days. With a methodical, seasonal approach and attention to local structure, Asheboro’s lakes consistently produce quality catches for bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish anglers alike.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Asheboro area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Wesleyan Youth Camp Lake Dam - 13.44235797433km , Camp Nawaka Lake Dam Number One - 13.87732568605km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Asheboro. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
W A McCrary Lake Dam - 4.14145784571km , John Bunch Lake Dam - 4.58994321571km , Greenes Branch - 5.30366207568km , Carl Hamlett Lake Dam - 5.45272503126km , Penwood Branch - 5.97681034278km , Cedar Fork Creek - 6.36821675825km , Cedarwood Dam - 6.41697476276km , Clyde Lucas Lake Dam - 6.56760539876km , East Hamlett - 6.70759770747km , Hylton Dam - 7.02827033355km , Vestal Creek - 7.11115483325km , Tantraugh Branch - 7.18372985028km , Farlow Lake Dam - 7.28516045025km , Hasketts Creek - 7.5571206994km , North Prong Richland Creek - 7.79467464219km , South Prong Richland Creek - 7.82293652218km , Cox Lake Dam - 7.83860584807km , Gabriels Creek - 7.89206254837km , Kivett Lake Dam Number One - 7.95253771802km , Lake Wood Dam - 8.09198058306km , Shaw-Hudson Lake Dam - 8.09873808766km , Cable Creek - 9.63917527336km , Caraway Dam Number Two - 9.93399758751km , Asheboro Country Club Lake Dam - 10.05306708461km , Caraway Dam Number One - 10.33241618715km , Randolph Mill Dam - 10.76246972098km , Thompson-Arthur Lake Dam - 10.90326621811km , Worthville Lake Dam - 10.94788686721km , Talbotts Branch - 11.29055492394km , South Prong Little River - 11.54880389655km , Little Caraway Creek - 11.75622289588km , J B White Lake Dam - 12.09141548893km , Randleman City Lake Dam - 12.42411510735km , Oakwinds Dam - 13.05681936659km , Wesleyan Youth Camp Lake Dam - 13.44235797433km , Camp Nawaka Lake Dam Number One - 13.87732568605km , Woods Lake Dam Upper - 14.10649266447km , Woods Lake Dam Lower - 14.28104862895km , Caraway Creek - 14.40118101088km , Ramseur Lake Dam - 14.50528810282km
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