Oldhams Lake, North Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Oldhams Lake is a Lee County water, in North Carolina. Everything around it is open plain. Surface area is around 32 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. On our Lee County list it sits near the top for size. 2.2 miles away sits Sanford, the nearest town. Broadway is 5.2 miles and Farmville 7.6 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Oldhams Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name largemouth bass, bluegill and green sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Oldhams Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 79°F; the cold one sits at 40°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Oldhams Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Oldham Lake Two sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Oldhams Lake locally before you travel.