Guide To Fishing At Lake Hickory

AKA: Hickory Lake, Hickory Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, bream and striped bass at Lake Hickory in North Carolina.

Becoming known as an excellent striper fishery, Lake Hickory is a great fishing destination. It is a 4,200-acre lake located in the north-central part of the state. There are plenty of additional fishing opportunities here as well. Bass, crappie and sunfish fishing attract anglers from far and wide. The lake annually hosts a substantial number of bass tournaments - generally with good results. Fishing for catfish is a favorite of locals and can yield some big cats at times. Striped bass are still the biggest draw. Read this great article for tips on striper fishing at Lake Hickory. There are several marinas on the lake, plenty of options for boat rentals, local fishing guides available, public boat ramps, and plenty of camping and lodging options near the lake. Come fish for a day or bring the family and make a vacation of fishing at Lake Hickory.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Primary fish species residing in Lake Hickory

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Hickory Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Hickory Marina and Boat Rental
Rentals: Fishing skiffs, kayaks, canoes and pontoon boats
828 855-2916

Lakeside Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
828 495-8181

Rivers Edge Marina
Rentals: Kayaks and canoes
828 495-8833

Marinas

Lake Hickory Marina and Boat Rental
6706 Limbaugh Ln
Hickory, NC 28601
828 855-2916

Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina
420 Taylorsville Beach Ct
Taylorsville, NC 28681
828 632-7649

Lakeside Marina
81 Marina Dr
Hickory, NC 28601
828 495-8181

Rivers Edge Marina
5803 Icard Ridge Rd
Hickory, NC 28601
828 495-8833

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Dusty Ridge Access Road Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast sector of the lake, this two-lane, concrete ramp includes a dock and paved parking.

Gunpowder Boat Ramp
Located at the south end of Hurricane Hill Road, in the northwest sector of the lake, this is a very nice two-lane launch ramps. It includes two docks and plenty of paved parking.

Wittenburg Access Area
Located west of the N Center Street Bridge, off Wildlife Access Road, this six-lane, concrete boat launch ramp has three docks and paved parking for up to 300 vehicles.

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