Fishing Overhills Lake in Harnett County, North Carolina

• Overview

  The Harnett County end of North Carolina holds Overhills Lake. Open plain runs right down to the water. It measures about 36 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Size puts it in the front rank of our Harnett County list. The nearest place of any size is Pope Air Force Base (historical), 3.9 miles away. After that come Spring Lake at 5.1 miles and Fort Bragg at 6.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Overhills Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Harnett County include bluegill, largemouth bass and spotted bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Overhills Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 80°F; the cold one sits at 41°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Overhills Lake rarely departs from it. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Long Valley Farm Lake is 3.2 miles distant. Confirm access to Overhills Lake locally before you travel.