Fishing Lake LeMar in Rockingham County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Lake LeMar lies within the bounds of Rockingham County, North Carolina. The setting is oak and grass on every side. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Reidsville, is 3.3 miles distant. Wentworth lies 4.6 miles off, Eden another 7.5 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake LeMar

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name fantail darter, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Lake LeMar repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 37°F in January to roughly 77°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Expect Lake LeMar to follow that timing. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Lake Hazel at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Lake LeMar is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.