NC · River
Old Catawba River
Water conditions
9°F cooler than typical for this date
Discharge
Measured at USGS gauge 02138816 · 17:30 UTC-5
Weather
Weather not yet loaded for this water.
Best times today
- Major period20:15–22:15
- Minor period01:36–02:36
- Major period08:49–10:49
- Minor period17:06–18:06
Moonrise 02:06 · Moonset 17:36 · times UTC-5 (approx)
Recently stocked
No stocking records for this water yet.
What to throw
Largemouth Bass
51°F, clarity n/a, pre-spawn → twitched with long pauses natural shad jerkbait
Why we say this: In-Fisherman pre-spawn jerkbait guidance
51°F, clarity n/a, pre-spawn → slow-rolled chartreuse/white spinnerbait
Why we say this: Bassmaster pre-spawn pattern guide
Rainbow Trout
51°F, clarity n/a, pre-spawn → steady retrieve silver inline spinner
Why we say this: Mepps trout selection guide
Gear partners
Sonar and lake mapping earn their keep on a water like Old Catawba River — find the depth and structure the bite is holding on, then match it to the picks above.
- Electronics & fish finders: Garmin · Bass Pro Shops — Fish finders, sonar & lake mapping
- Rods & reels: Abu Garcia (Pure Fishing) · Bass Pro Shops
- Boats & marine: Bass Pro Shops — Boats, trolling motors & marine gear
Nearby & related
Nearby waters
- Linville River 1 mi
- Johns River 10 mi
- Wilson Creek 12 mi
- Little First Broad River 14 mi
- Henry River Lake 23 mi
- South Toe River 25 mi
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