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
Tuckertown Reservoir
Rowan County, North Carolina · about 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Tuckertown Reservoir
Tuckertown Reservoir is a lake in Rowan County, North Carolina, covering about 2,170 acres.
It stretches about 8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 33 miles. At about 560 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Southmont lies about 5 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Concord, about 21 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,170 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 33 miles
- End to end
- About 8 miles
- Elevation
- About 560 ft
- County
- Rowan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 62°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 6:54 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tuckertown Reservoir
- Southmontabout 5 mi northwest
- Dentonabout 6.2 mi northeast
- Badinabout 6.4 mi southeast
- Albemarleabout 9.3 mi south
- Concordnearest city, about 21 mi southwest
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Questions about Tuckertown Reservoir
What fish are in Tuckertown Reservoir?
Lakes like Tuckertown Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Tuckertown Reservoir?
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 Tuckertown Reservoir?
About 2,170 acres, with about 33 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tuckertown Reservoir?
Southmont is about 5 miles northwest; Denton is about 6.2 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Tuckertown Reservoir today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Tuckertown Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
