The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Surf
Moore County, North Carolina · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Surf
Lake Surf spreads over about 1,130 acres in Moore County, North Carolina.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.5 miles. The water sits about 220 ft above sea level. Whispering Pines is about 9.1 miles west. Fayetteville, the nearest city, is about 21 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- County
- Moore County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in North Carolina, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 61°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.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:50 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Surf
- Whispering Pinesabout 9.1 mi west
- Pope Air Force Base (historical)about 10 mi east
- Southern Pinesabout 11 mi west
- Fort Braggabout 11 mi southeast
- Fayettevillenearest city, about 21 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Surf
What fish are in Lake Surf?
Lakes like Lake Surf usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Surf?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Surf?
About 1,130 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Surf?
Whispering Pines is about 9.1 miles west; Pope Air Force Base (historical) is about 10 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Surf today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Surf on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
