![]() ![]() "Rockfish" enter the Roanoke and three other rivers downstream of Weldon near Plymouth. While the world-class action draws crowds the Weldon area along the upper river, savvy anglers catch the same fish downstream without worrying about crowds or the rocks of the upper river. Catches of 20 to 100 fish are possible, bringing anglers from far beyond North Carolina. A trophy regulation prohibits keeping bass in March and ensures the continuation of its legendary status.Īpril is the best month for catching striped bass in the Roanoke River system. This New Hanover County Lake is only 850 acres in size, but it has some huge largemouth bass. ![]() ![]() The bait's depth can be controlled by using a slip-float rig or by weighting the line with a split shot. Soft lures are best for clear days when the fish are deep, while crankbaits and spinnerbaits are the best bets early and late or on overcast days.įor many anglers, fishing with a live minnow is the best bet for Fontana's winter smallmouth. The best bets for lures include tube jigs, Carolina-rigged lizards, crankbaits and spinnerbaits. If the water level is low, anglers find that fishing visible rocks becomes even easier. Smallmouth bass bite best in 10 to 30 feet of water and the best place to find them is along a rocky point or rock outcrops. Colder water temperatures also shut down competition from largemouth bass. While smallmouth scatter to the depths, making them difficult to locate in the huge lake during warmer months, during February, the fish move up to shallower cover where they are easier to catch. At 11,700 acres, Fontana Lake offers some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the state. ![]()
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