How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Laurinburg, United States ? Today is a average 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.
Laurinburg, North Carolina sits in prime Sandhills fishing country, surrounded by fertile lakes, ponds, and blackwater creeks packed with bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Anglers base here to work local favorites like John’s Pond, Dragon Park Lake, and nearby Lumber River backwaters, using small-boat, kayak, and bank-fishing tactics to cover shallow structure and tannin-stained water. From finesse bass tactics to live-bait catfishing, Laurinburg offers year-round, accessible fishing for both beginners and serious anglers. read more...
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Distance to earth:380,340 kmProximity:59.5 %
Moon Phases for Laurinburg
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minor Time:04:47 am - 06:47 am
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major Time:10:37 am - 12:37 pm
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minor Time:04:28 pm - 06:28 pm
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major Time:10:53 pm - 12:53 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.
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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 Laurinburg
Fishing in Laurinburg, NC centers on classic Sandhills water: shallow, tea-stained ponds, small city lakes, and nearby blackwater creeks that offer consistent action almost all year. Largemouth bass and panfish are the primary draw, with catfish and chain pickerel giving anglers dependable backup plans when conditions turn tough. This is a highly bank-accessible area, so you don’t need a big boat to catch fish.
Seasonal patterns around Laurinburg follow water temperature. In late winter and early spring, bass and crappie stage on the first depth breaks, creek channels, and any wood close to slightly deeper water. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and small jigs score well until the spawn, when soft plastics like stickbaits and creature baits fished around shoreline brush, laydowns, and shallow pockets shine. Crappie congregate on brush and bridge pilings; 1/32–1/16 oz hair or tube jigs under a float are reliable.
By summer, most fisheries in and around Laurinburg warm quickly, pushing the best action to low light. Dawn and dusk are prime for topwater bass on Dragon Park Lake and similar ponds. Walk-the-dog baits, buzzbaits, and frogs over grass and around shallow wood are highly productive. Midday, shift to Texas-rigged worms, shaky heads, and jigs pitched directly into shade—overhanging trees, docks, culverts, and beaver huts. Catfish bite best on warm nights; cut shad, chicken liver, or commercial stink baits on Carolina rigs soaked on channel edges and the deepest holes in local ponds are tough to beat.
Fall brings a strong shallow bite as baitfish migrate into the backs of coves and feeder creeks. Cover water with squarebill crankbaits and small spinnerbaits in the 3–6 ft range, targeting any isolated stump or patch of grass. Panfish school tight in this season; a simple red worm, cricket, or small jig under a fixed float is deadly along riprap, rocky corners of dams, and the first drop off the bank. Winter fishing stays viable thanks to the region’s generally mild climate: downsize to finesse presentations—3–4 inch soft plastics, small jigs, and slow presentations near the deepest structure available in each pond or lake.
Habitat and access near Laurinburg is dominated by small- to mid-sized manmade lakes, farm ponds (where access is granted), and offshoots of the Lumber River system. In the darker, tannin-stained creeks, focus on outside bends, logjams, and undercut banks for bass, bowfin, and pickerel. In clearer ponds and lakes, fish riprap dams, submerged roadbeds, and any visible wood. Shoreline vegetation—water willow, pads, and sparse grass—often holds bluegill and bass in just 1–3 ft of water.
Practical tactics are straightforward. Carry two or three rods: a medium-heavy casting rod for jigs and Texas rigs, a medium rod for cranks and spinnerbaits, and a light or ultralight spinning rod for crappie and bream. In this region, natural colors rule—green pumpkin, junebug, black/blue, and shad patterns. For bank fishing, travel light with a backpack, a compact tackle tray, and a small landing net. Work methodically: fan-cast an area, change angles, then move 20–30 yards at a time until you contact fish. For kayak and jon-boat anglers, quietly parallel the bank and pitch to every piece of cover; these smaller waters fish “spot specific,” and a single laydown can hold multiple bass or a full school of crappie.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Laurinburg area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Laurinburg. 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.
Baidge Creek - 3.42054022078km , Saint Andrews College Lake Dam - 4.05561744094km , Fairs Lake Dam - 6.07262135943km , Blue Pond Dam - 6.65114416207km , Lower Beaverdam Creek - 6.77303254424km , X Way Mill Pond Dam - 6.87209843739km , Richmond Mill Pond Dam - 8.04071216767km , Upper Beaverdam Creek - 8.8386930835km , Browns Branch - 9.03993558233km , Delta Pond Dam D-3462 - 9.13177927227km , Lees Mill Pond Dam - 9.44711732022km , Johns Pond Dam - 9.83316618627km , Bridge Creek - 10.12336611345km , Water Creek - 10.63074357364km , Maxton Pond Dam - 10.74440889915km , Steer Branch - 10.8218368106km , Jowers Branch - 11.72252762674km , Lumber River - Riverton - 12.11329854875km , Little Shoe Heel Creek - 12.42447295005km , Newtons Pond Dam - 12.6409027162km , Bass Branch - 13.23570591552km , McCall Pond Dam D-3448 - 13.27210840315km , Carraway Pond Dam D-3447 - 13.95016341485km , Granny Branch - 13.97165097533km , Panther Creek - 14.2601785381km , South Carolina Noname 35011 D-3446 Dam - 14.27384035551km , Parker Branch - 14.46152645551km , Adams Pond Dam D-3439 - 14.98852693184km , Little Bull Branch - 15.37853183872km , Marsnip Branch - 15.60408657339km , Lumber River - Wagram - 17.55239194284km , South Carolina Noname 35041 D-2949 Dam - 17.61682359428km , Gum Swamp Lake Dam - 17.65345188696km , Jordan Swamp - 17.67525153193km , Bel Acres Pond Dam D-3451 - 17.72008998073km , McRae Branch - 17.86196633019km , Pate Lake Dam - 18.15422260909km , Rivers Pond Dam D-3438 - 18.18954033615km , South Carolina Noname 35016 D-3455 Dam - 18.29772418257km , Pates Lake Number Two Dam - 18.29988883075km
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