McCauley Pond Fishing near Biscoe, North Carolina

• Overview

  McCauley Pond is one of the Montgomery County waters in North Carolina. Height above sea level is 705 feet. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Montgomery County. Supplies mean a trip to Biscoe, 4.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is High Point, 47 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on McCauley Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Montgomery County records list redbreast sunfish, bluegill and fantail darter among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of McCauley Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 40°F. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. McCauley Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Baldwin Pond at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on McCauley Pond is worth confirming on the day.