Does anyone fish Lake Lure?

[shadboy]

I've been there before (years ago) and I know it's expensive but I've heard that there are some true monster crappie there and that they don't start spawning until mid-may. Just wondering if anybody knew anything about it.

[JayW]

I have never fished there, but I have fished at Lake Adger with out success on crappies. It is near Lake Lure. I did catch some sunfish and bass. I'd guess that the guys from up that way may know more about presentations that may produce fish.

[fishinRod]

I have never fished there, but I have fished at Lake Adger with out success on crappies. It is near Lake Lure. I did catch some sunfish and bass. I'd guess that the guys from up that way may know more about presentations that may produce fish.

a co-worker fishes adger frequently.... 2 weekends ago he said they loaded up on crappie.....said they used red/white jigs

[jiggshooter]

i know some guys that fish there and ive seen pics yes they are some monsters in there for sure but youll pay dearly to fish that lake you have to have so much ins on your boat and etc

[4everndwoods]

I am originally from Forest City, NC so I have fished the river systems feeding Lake Lure and the one below the damn. white bass fishing on the river feeding Lake Lure was awesome as teenager. I have caught some nice crappie in the river below the damn. I have seen some absolute monster crappie in that river also. Have never fished the lake itself

[stratosguy]

I know it's a privately owned or maintained lake. Several years ago I wanted to put my boat in and found out there was a daily fee. That was about ten years go and If I remember correctly it was about 65 bucks a day give or take. Here is a link to the fee schedule if you can make heads or tails of it! Check out the 2nd page to see what they get a day for renting a pontoon boat I am in the wrong business! Also when it states residents It doesn't mean NC residents but locals at least I think so.

Boat Permit Fees

Lake Lure Marina | The Beach at Lake Lure

[shadboy]

If you don't mind paddling, I guess you could get a kayak and a $23 permit (Ha-Ha). I ain't paddling unless I have to.

I know it's a privately owned or maintained lake. Several years ago I wanted to put my boat in and found out there was a daily fee. That was about ten years go and If I remember correctly it was about 65 bucks a day give or take. Here is a link to the fee schedule if you can make heads or tails of it! Check out the 2nd page to see what they get a day for renting a pontoon boat I am in the wrong business! Also when it states residents It doesn't mean NC residents but locals at least I think so.

Boat Permit Fees

Lake Lure Marina | The Beach at Lake Lure

[hawkman]

They are right proud of that place, ain't they?

[stratosguy]

They are right proud of that place, ain't they?

I guess if you rich you can truly control the world around you. Unfortunately I'm not so I will just keep on fishing public waters. It is ridiculous to ask prices
like that just to fish a lake!

[papadave]

They are right proud of that place, ain't they?

It is set up to keep the riffraff out of view. Nothing spoils the neighborhood like a bunch of brogans and ball caps.