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Jordan Lake is a popular fishing destination in North Carolina. It is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and striped bass. There are also several nearby activities, such as hiking, camping, and boating. For fishing, experts recommend using soft plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 60-70°F. Overall, Jordan Lake offers an excellent fishing experience for anglers of all levels.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Striped Bass
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Blue Catfish
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Channel Catfish
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Flathead Catfish
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White Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Green Sunfish
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Redear Sunfish
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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DEEP RIVER AT RAMSEUR
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
119cfs | 1.23ft | 437ft |
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SWIFT CREEK NEAR APEX
2024-12-21T02:35:00.000-05:00 |
5cfs | 1.71ft | 297ft |
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CAPE FEAR RIVER AT LILLINGTON
2024-12-21T02:15:00.000-05:00 |
1040cfs | 2.2ft | 114ft |
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TICK CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON SPRINGS
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
1cfs | 2.18ft | 456ft |
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FLAT CREEK NEAR INVERNESS
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
9cfs | 0.84ft | 201ft |
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LITTLE RIVER AT MANCHESTER
2024-12-21T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
258cfs | 7.63ft | 141ft |
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SWIFT CREEK NEAR MCCULLARS CROSSROADS
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
5cfs | 1.6ft | 258ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| William B. Umstead State Park | |||
| Holly Point - Falls Lake | |||
| Rolling View - Falls Lake | |||
| Smith Lake Army RV Military - Ft Bragg | |||
| Hagan-Stone Park | |||
| Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake |
