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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Tillery
Montgomery County, North Carolina · about 4,730 acres (7.4 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Tillery
Lake Tillery spreads over about 4,730 acres in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was made by Tillery Dam on the Pee Dee River. One of several Yadkin-Pee Dee River reservoirs built for early Piedmont hydroelectric power.
It stretches about 13.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 50 miles. The water sits about 280 ft above sea level. It reaches about 200 ft at its deepest. Norwood lies about 1.1 miles to the south. Concord, the nearest city, is about 28 miles west.
- Size
- About 4,730 acres (7.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 200 ft
- Shoreline
- About 50 miles
- End to end
- About 13.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Tillery Dam, Pee Dee River
- County
- Montgomery County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 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 to expect
Expect the usual North Carolina mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
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 6:53 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tillery
- Norwoodabout 1.1 mi south
- Badinabout 2.5 mi north
- Mount Gileadabout 3.4 mi southeast
- Albemarleabout 6.2 mi northwest
- Concordnearest city, about 28 mi west
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Questions about Lake Tillery
What fish are in Lake Tillery?
Lakes like Lake Tillery 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 Tillery?
About 200 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Tillery?
About 4,730 acres, with about 50 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tillery?
Norwood is about 1.1 miles south; Badin is about 2.5 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tillery today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tillery on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
