Moore Lake in Anson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Anson County, North Carolina, is where Moore Lake sits. This is pine and hardwood ground. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Wadesboro, 2.5 miles off. Polkton is 9.4 miles away, with Cordova at 14 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Moore Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for Anson County cover redbreast sunfish, bluegill, flat bullhead, piedmont darter and redear sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Moore Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 41°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Moore Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lake Maree at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Moore Lake carry more weight than any list.