Badin Lake (NC)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Badin Lake?

Badin Lake is a 5,500 acre lake in Davidson County in Central North Carolina. Like Tuckertown and High Rock Lake, Badin was formed by damming the Yadkin River in the Uwharrie Mountains. Badin is a top fishing destination for anglers and receives a lot of pressure due to its close proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan area. Species include striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and a number of panfish. Badin is a relatively deep lake for the area allowing the depths to remain cooler during the heat of the summer in the American south. The shoreline of Badin offers plenty of fishing opportunities for anglers without a boat or kayak. As fish move to deeper spots during the warm summer months, Badin Lake offers numerous types of structure including reefs, ledges, points and humps.

Q: What is Badin Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Badin Lake is a 5566.24 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 110ft. and a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Badin Lake?

Badin Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Striped Bass, White Bass.

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Badin Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

8 Reports on Badin Lake

6 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Darryl Prince
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Either Texas rigged, or used as a jig trailer. The Berkley Powerbait Pit Boss (June Bug/Green Pumpkin) has been money so far since early March. Pitching or flipping in grass. Let the bass indicate how they want the bait. Slowly... Read More
Darryl recommended this gear for Badin Lake, NC
Hotbait
Berkley PowerBait Pit Boss 4" / June Bug
$5.99
Berkley PowerBait Pit Boss 4" / Green Pumpkin
$5.99
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Matted Grass
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Matted Grass)
Water temp is already in the 80’s and the bass are still shallow in the grass
Recommended gear for Badin Lake, NC
Hotbait
Zoom Brush Hog Green Pumpkin / 6"
$4.49
~~$6.29~~
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 8.1:1
$209.99
Alex Van Dyke
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Spawn) (Laydowns)
Fished a kayak tournament out of old Whitney 4/16. Covered about 5 miles west and north of the ramp in total. Caught 13 fish and lost a few good ones on the ole trusty white zoom fluke. Biggest was 2.10.... Read More
Alex recommended this gear for Badin Lake, NC
Hotbait
Zoom Super Fluke White Pearl / 5 1/4"
$5.19