Griffin Lake Fishing in Moore County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Griffin Lake is listed under Moore County, North Carolina. The surface lies 285 feet up. Whispering Pines lies 5.5 miles from the water. Southern Pines is 7.1 miles and Aberdeen 11 miles. Neighbouring water: Forrest Lake a touch under 1.3 miles, Crystal Lake 1.9 miles away, Holland Lake a touch under 3.4 miles, Lake MacArthur 3.4 miles away and Thurlows Lake a touch under 3.7 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Griffin Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Reported across Moore County: pinewoods darter, dollar sunfish, margined madtom, redfin pickerel and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Griffin Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Griffin Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The water borders Walthour-Moss Foundation Reserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Forrest Lake at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Griffin Lake are worth checking on the day.