Upper Pompelli Lake Fishing in Moore County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Upper Pompelli Lake is a Moore County water, in North Carolina. The setting is dry hill. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Biscoe sits 6.9 miles from the bank. For a city, Fayetteville is 48 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Upper Pompelli Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Moore County include pinewoods darter, dollar sunfish, margined madtom, redfin pickerel and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Upper Pompelli Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 78°F and January near 40°F on the long-run figures. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Upper Pompelli Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A pier or jetty stands 110 yards away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Jordan Pond at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Upper Pompelli Lake are worth checking on the day.