Guide To Fishing At Lake Wylie
AKA: Wylie Lake
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, white bass and white perch at Lake Wylie in North Carolina.

Thought by many to be among the top bass fisheries in the southeast, Lake Wylie offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. There is something for everyone on this 12,000-acre reservoir on the southern border of the state, at Belmont, NC. Beginners and weekend anglers will find healthy populations of crappie, white bass, perch and catfish, while experienced bass pros adore this expanse of bass habitat. The healthy food chain in this reservoir produces quality catches of virtually all species that inhabit the lake. There is plenty of shoreline fishing for anglers to access all around the lake. This is a great place for kayak fishing and sightseeing. Come spend a day, or a week, fishing at Wylie Lake.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Wylie
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lake Wylie Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
Today's Weather & Forecast
Fishing Boat Rentals
Riverside Marina, Paddle and Row
Rentals: Kayaks
704 813-4591
Tailrace Marina
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
704 827-0000
Marinas
Harbortowne Marina
220 Commodore Ct
Belmont, NC 28012
704 825-5050
Morningstar Marinas
315-K Lanyard Ln
Belmont, NC 28012
704 413-0856
Riverside Marina, Paddle and Row
1500 River Dr
Belmont, NC 28012
704 813-4591
Tailrace Marina
1000 Marina Village Dr
Mt Holly, NC 28120
704 827-0000
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Southpoint Boat Ramp
Take County Road 2525 south to Boat Launch Road for access into the southern end of the Catawawba River arm of the lake. Two concrete boat launches with three lanes each and two docks each serve boaters. There is plenty of paved parking as well.
Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
McDowell Nature Center & Preserve Campground - 980 314-2267
Fieldridge Acres Campground - 704 399-3521
Ebenezer Park Campground - 803 366-6620
Lake Wylie NC Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Wylie
Harbortowne Marina & Ship Store
220 Commodore Ct
Belmont, NC 28012
704 825-5050
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Lake Wylie in North Carolina.
NORTH CAROLINA


Exceptional bass fishing in southern NC.