subject: New Tips For Bass Fishing Lake Norman [print this page] Lake Norman is fed by the Catawba River and it's the largest manmade body of freshwater located within the boundaries of North Carolina. The shoreline stretches 520 miles and its deepest point is 760 feet deep. The surface area of this lake is over fifty square miles. This lake provides the Piedmont regions of North Carolina with electricity and it's an excellent place to go bass fishing.
In fact, people from all over the Carolinas visit Lake Norman in hopes of reeling in a trophy bass because this lake provides the prefect habitat for the bass to grow and thrive. Not only can they sit back and enjoy the peace and quite surrounded by beauty, but this lake is full of fish and the bass are plentiful. Knowing when and where to go bass fishing, the right techniques and the best baits to use will all help improve the amount of success you enjoy when you go out on this lake. Below are 3 tips for bass fishing Lake Norman that can help improve your success rate when seeking out that big one.
When and Where to Go Bass Fishing
One of the first things an experienced angler learns is that the water temperature and weather conditions affect the way the bass behave. The bass feed more aggressively when the water is cool so spring and autumn are excellent times to hit the water. If you go fishing for bass in the summer, then you'll need to move out to the deeper water where it's cooler to find them. You'll normally have the best results when fishing early mornings and late evenings.
The barometric pressure has a lot to do with the way fish behave. Bass tend to feed more actively when the barometric pressure is rising or holding steady. When it begins to drop they will slow down and become less active. Usually the bass will begin to move in towards structures to look for cover when the pressure is dropping so it's recommended you fish these areas.
If the wind picks up, the bass will usually not be active so the best time to fish is when the water is calm or when the wind is slightly breezy. Even the phase of the moon influences the behavior of the fish. It's believed that the best fishing time is when the moon starts its new phase all the way through until it reaches its full stage.
Bass fishing Techniques
There are many bass fishing techniques that can be used successfully when bass fishing on Lake Norman. The most popular techniques used for bass fishing include casting, trolling, flipping and pitching and doodling. Night fishing is also highly recommended but it's best to never go out on the lake at night alone for safety reasons. Being around water can be unpredictable and accidents can happen, especially at night.
