Mocksville Lake near Mocksville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In North Carolina, Mocksville Lake falls inside Davie County. It stands 771 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 15 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Mocksville, is 2.1 miles away. The big place round here is Winston-Salem, 24 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Mocksville Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Davie County: bluegill, green sunfish and redbreast sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The shape of Mocksville Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 38°F. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mocksville Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Daniels Lake, 3.3 miles away. Treat Mocksville Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.