Jordan Lake
North Carolina, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 35.7556, -79.0266
Jordan Lake is a reservoir in North Carolina, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Black crappie. The nearest other water we map in North Carolina is Rocky Ford Branch, 6.2 km away.
Species at Jordan Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
See the rest of Jordan Lake in the app
- • Hour-by-hour bite forecast for the species listed here
- • 7-day wind, pressure, temperature and solunar
- • The depth map with your live position on the water
- • Log catches and save the spot
Nearby waters
- Rocky Ford Branchstream6.2 km
- Beaver Creekstream6.9 km
- Castlebury Lakereservoir8.1 km
- Bachelor Branchstream12 km
- Cedar Village Lakereservoir12 km
- Panther Creekstream12 km
- Greystone Lakelake12 km
- Clearwater Lakereservoir12 km
About Jordan Lake
Anglers know Jordan Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked reservoirs of North Carolina, United States. The standard playbook on a reservoir this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Jordan Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Channel catfish
Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.
- For Black crappie
Vary your retrieve speed until you find what the crappie are responding to; sometimes slow and steady is best, other times a twitching action triggers strikes.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Jordan Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Jordan Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Jordan Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
Official North Carolina fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.