Falls Lake (NC)Fishing Reports

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

Falls Lake is a 12,400 acre reservoir near Durham, North Carolina that was created as an impoundment of the Neuse River. The water in Falls Lake is typically stained throughout the year but produces great size in catfish, largemouth, white bass, largemouth, stripers and perch. Anglers typically target the back covers where underwater structure like brush and tree stumps can hold fish. Use your electronics to locate the structure or use spinnerbaits, search baits, and crankbaits to cover a lot of water. During the summer and winter, when bass have moved out from the shores they can be found on natural humps and ledges in creek channels. Lots of places to explore in this big lake!

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

Falls Lake is a 11983.82 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Falls Lake?

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

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Falls Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

40 Reports on Falls Lake

7 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Cam Steele
Silver Ambassador
3/18/23
54° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Laydowns
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Bite was tough but managed to get one to grab ahold under some over hanging branches.
Cam recommended this gear for Falls Lake, NC
Hotbait
Owner Ultrahead Shakey Head 1/4 oz / Brown
$6.29
Zoom Trick Worm Green Pumpkin Green / 6 1/2"
$4.49
~~$6.19~~
Sufix 832 Braid 15lb / Hi-Vis Yellow / 150 Yards
$15.99
P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
Out of Stock
Pflueger President Spinning Reel 25-C / 5.2:1
Out of Stock
Cashion Rods ICON Series Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$219.95
JJ's Magic Dippin Dye Chartreuse / 2 oz
$6.49
Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Spring (Spawn) (Laydowns)
Fish are in the backs of pockets in shallow wood. The water is approximately 65 degrees.
Ben recommended this gear for Falls Lake, NC
Hotbait
Strike King Tour Grade Tandem Spinnerbait White/Silver / 3/8 oz
Out of Stock
Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Spawn) (Laydowns)
When the fish won't bite a reaction bait. Slow down and fish a shakey head in the laydowns in the backs of pockets. Also, fish it across banks with small rocks.
Ben recommended this gear for Falls Lake, NC
Hotbait
Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Fat Baby Finesse Worm Green Pumpkin / 5"
$5.29