Falls Lake

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.

Species

Largemouth Bass17

Season

Fall (Current)17

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Falls Lake OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Top Reported Techniques

Shakey Heads
5
Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
2
Bladed Jigs
1
Buzzbaits
1
Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)
1

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Top Species Reported for Fall

Largemouth Bass17 Reports

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Top ProductsReported on Falls Lake for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits

HotbaitOn Sale

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Horny Toad Black / 4 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Frogs/Toads

$3.99~~$4.99~~

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin & Watermelon / 5"

HotbaitBest Seller

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin & Watermelon / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$7.49

4.5'' Straight Tail Worm Margarita Mutilator / 4 1/2"

Best Seller

Roboworm

4.5'' Straight Tail Worm Margarita Mutilator / 4 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$4.49

Crush 100X Squarebill Crankbait Wild Shad / 2 3/4"

Hotbait

6th Sense

Crush 100X Squarebill Crankbait Wild Shad / 2 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$9.99

Compact Series Tandem Blades Chart/Shad / 3/8 oz

Best Seller

Bassman Spinnerbaits

Compact Series Tandem Blades Chart/Shad / 3/8 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$12.99

Hotbait

Booyah

Buzz Buzzbait 3/8 oz / Snow White Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Buzzbaits

$5.29

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Warmouth / 6"

Hotbait

Roboworm

6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Warmouth / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$4.79

Persues 110 Suspending Jerkbait Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

Hotbait

Jenko

Persues 110 Suspending Jerkbait Pro Blue / 4 1/3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$9.99

Rip Knocker 75 Lipless Crankbait Ricochet / 3"

Hotbait

Jenko

Rip Knocker 75 Lipless Crankbait Ricochet / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$9.99

VMC

Standup Shakey Head Jig 1/4 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$6.39

PowerBait MaxScent D-Worm Green Pumpkin / 5 1/2"

Hotbait

Berkley

PowerBait MaxScent D-Worm Green Pumpkin / 5 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$8.99

Keitech

Fat Swing Impact 3.3" Shad / 3.3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$6.49

Hotbait

Strike King

Burner Spinnerbait Super White / 1/4 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$7.49

HotbaitOn Sale

Jenko

Booty Shaker Swimbait 3 1/4" / Pearl

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$5.79~~$8.99~~

HotbaitBest Seller

Roboworm

Ned Worms Green Pumpkin Perch / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$4.49

6'' Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Magic / 6"

Best Seller

Roboworm

6'' Straight Tail Worm Aaron's Magic / 6"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$4.79

KVD 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait Org Belly Craw / 2 1/4"

Strike King

KVD 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait Org Belly Craw / 2 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$7.99

Strike King

KVD Perfect Plastics Blade Minnow Pearl / 4 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$5.99

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Clearwater Shad

Hotbait

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Stealthblade Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Clearwater Shad

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Tungsten Takedown Shakey Head Jig 3/16 oz / Green Pumpkin / 3/0

On Sale

Picasso Lures

Tungsten Takedown Shakey Head Jig 3/16 oz / Green Pumpkin / 3/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$7.03~~$8.79~~

Hotbait

Gamakatsu

Round 26 Jig Head 1/4 oz / 3/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$5.99

Berkley

Choppo 3 1/2" / Bone

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$11.99

Hotbait

Strike King

6XD Crankbait Sexy Shad / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)

$6.49

Other Top Reported Products

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

Shimano

Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$209.99

Best Seller

Sunline

Super FC Sniper 14lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$21.99

Incite Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium / Fast

Duckett Fishing

Incite Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Hard Jerkbaits

$159.00

Duckett Fishing

Incite Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$159.00

Daiwa

Tatula 300 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Umbrella Rigs

$289.99

Jenko

DCVR High Roller Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium / Moderate-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$199.99

Jenko

Double Down BFS Casting Rod 6'6" / Medium-Light / Moderate-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shakey Heads

$129.99

832 Braid 15lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards

Best Seller

Sufix

832 Braid 15lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

$16.99

Cashion Rods

ICON Series Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$219.95

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Target Largemouth Bass During Fall

Falls Lake Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

50 Reports on Falls Lake

17 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Fall

Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
10/9/22
67° (Water)
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Fall (Laydowns)
We caught fish in the backs of creeks throwing a spinnerbait. We were targeting creeks that bait had moved into the back of.
Ben recommended this gear for Falls Lake, NC
Hotbait
Strike King Burner Spinnerbait Super White / 1/4 oz
$7.49
Sunline Super FC Sniper 14lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1
$209.99
Duckett Fishing Incite Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Umbrella Rigs
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Fall (Points)
I caught fish with an Alabama rig out on points.
Ben recommended this gear for Falls Lake, NC
Hotbait
Jenko Booty Shaker Swimbait 3 1/4" / Pearl
$5.79
~~$8.99~~
Daiwa Tatula 300 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1
Out of Stock
Duckett Fishing Incite Casting Rods 7'6" / Extra-Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
Ben Hutchins
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Fall (Points)
I caught fish out on points with a shakey head. Let it sink to the bottom and work it very slowly.
Ben recommended this gear for Falls Lake, NC
Hotbait
Roboworm 6'' Fat Straight Tail Worm Warmouth / 6"
Out of Stock
Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel Right / 7.4:1
$209.99
Jenko Double Down BFS Casting Rod 6'6" / Medium-Light / Moderate-Fast
Out of Stock

Falls Lake

Falls Lake OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

Top ProductsReported on Falls Lake for Fall Largemouth Bass

Top Baits

Other Top Reported Products

Falls Lake Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Fall (Laydowns)

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Umbrella Rigs in Fall (Points)

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Fall (Points)

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Fall Largemouth Bass on Falls Lake

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What do you need to know about Falls Lake?

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

What fish are in Falls Lake?