Fishing Mountain Island Lake

AKA: Mountain Island Reservoir

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Mountain Island Lake, NC

Popular Fish Species Mountain Island Lake, NC

Mountain Island Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Mountain Island Lake is currently a little-known lake for catching largemouth bass. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been improving the fishery over recent years. 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 winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Spotted bass also reside here in the lake.

Mountain Island Lake Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

A nice population of channel catfish roam the waters of Mountain Island Lake. They are being caught in good numbers, using cut bait and other catfish baits. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, flats, 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 blue catfish.

Mountain Island Lake Popular Fish - Bluegill

Bluegill Fishing

Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill at Mountain Island Lake. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

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Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white perch and striped bass at Mountain Island Lake in North Carolina.

With easy access to Charlotte, NC, Mountain Island Lake makes an ideal location for a quick fishing trip. This is a 3,200-acre reservoir in the southwest part of the state which offers respectable bass, catfish, crappie and perch fishing. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. Lots of finger channels and bays around the lake are lined with boat docks - many of which have brush piles as crappie attractors. Bass tend to hang around these food sources. Learning which docks have this cover may be the key to a successful day of fishing for bass or crappie.

Primary fish species residing in Mountain Island Lake

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Mountain Island Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Mountain Island Kayak Access
Located at the north end of 60' Access Road, in the eastern sector of the lake, this access has parking, a portage area and a dock.

Neck Road Boat Ramp
Situated on the northeast sector of the lake, off Duke Access Road, this two-lane, concrete launch ramp has a dock and sufficient, paved parking.

Riverbend Boat Ramp
Locates immediately east of the NC Highway 16, on the north side of the lake, this access is nicely appointed with a four-lace, concrete ramp, two docks and a generous amount of paved parking.