The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Badin Lake
Stanly County, North Carolina · 5,350 acres (8.4 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Badin Lake
In Stanly County, North Carolina, Badin Lake covers 5,350 acres; it is a reservoir. Narrows Dam holds it back on the Yadkin River. Built to power an Alcoa aluminum smelting plant; a sunken WWII Navy bomber still rests on the lake bottom.
It stretches about 6.8 miles end to end with roughly 48 miles of shoreline. At about 510 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. It reaches about 190 ft at its deepest. Badin is on the shore. The closest city is Concord, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- 5,350 acres (8.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 190 ft
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 510 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Narrows Dam, Yadkin River
- County
- Stanly County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Badin Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, spotted bass, white bass and striped bass. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodSpotted bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Badin Lake
- Badinon the shore
- Albemarleabout 6.3 mi southwest
- Dentonabout 8.7 mi north
- Troyabout 12 mi southeast
- Concordnearest city, about 23 mi west
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Questions about Badin Lake
What fish are in Badin Lake?
Badin Lake holds largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, spotted bass, white bass and striped bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Badin Lake?
About 190 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Badin Lake?
5,350 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Badin Lake?
Badin is on the shore; Albemarle is about 6.3 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Badin Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Badin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
