Fishing High Rock Lake

AKA: High Rock Reservoir

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High Rock Lake, NC

Popular Fish Species High Rock Lake, NC

Largemouth Bass Fishing

As home to a prior Bass Master Classic, High Rock Lake has maintained the high fishery standards necessary for attracting tournament and weekend anglers. The lake offers plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In summer and winter, spend your time on deeper structure and long points. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.

Crappie Fishing

Both black crappie and white crappie reside in High Rock Lake, and crappie fishing is on the rise. About 80% of them are black crappie, which grow to slightly bigger sizes than white crappie. They can be found in large schools hanging around cover. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush, wood and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Channel Catfish Fishing

This year a healthy population of channel cats populate the waters of High Rock Lake, and can be found all around the lake. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Other catfish in the lake include sizeable flathead catfish, with numerous flateads exceeding 30 pounds being caught.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass and striped bass at High Rock Lake in North Carolina.

With a healthy population of bass, crappie, catfish and stripers, High Rock Lake is a very fertile fishery. This productive, 15,180-acre lake in the north-central part of the state has 365 miles of shoreline. Whether you choose to fish from shore, or navigate these waters in a boat, canoe or kayak, you will have in front of you some of the best fishing water in the area. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. Marinas on the lake provide boaters goods and services to make your day on the lake a pleasure. Including, if you so desire, boat rentals. Fishing tackle, bait, groceries, beverages and ice are also available. The lake is lined with boat docks which provide cover for shallow bass and other species. There are plenty of creek channels, ledges, humps and drop-offs to fish when the fish move off the bank. The water is stained year round, so be prepared to fish spinnerbaits and flashy lures.

Primary fish species residing in High Rock Lake

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