High Rock Lake (NC)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about High Rock Lake?

High Rock Lake is the northernmost waterbody in the group of lakes called the Uwharrie Lakes. High Rock was created in 1929 by a project to dam the Yadkin River by the Tallassee Power Company. At full pool the lake has 15,180 acres of surface water and 365 miles of shoreline. This reservoir gets its name "High Rock Mountain," the tallest mountain in the Uwharrie Mountain Range. The 15,000 surface acre reservoir provides high quality fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, striper, bream, and catfish. The Bassmaster Classic was hosted in High Rock Lake 3 times between 1994 and 1998. Although multiple droughts in the last 20 years have changed fishing in the lake, its proximity to major cities include Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Charlotte make High Rock a frequent desintation for a large number of boaters and anglers.

Q: What is High Rock Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

High Rock Lake is a 12265.74 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 16ft. and a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in High Rock Lake?

High Rock Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish.

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High Rock Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

25 Reports on High Rock Lake

8 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Hammertime
Bronze Ambassador
3/5/23
58° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shakey Heads
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
Sunny and windy conditions 10-15 mph. Water visibility 1-2ft. The female largemouth were moving back to the creeks getting ready to spawn. Found them on docks and secondary transition points in mid-section of the creek from 2-5 ft. where the... Read More
Austin recommended this gear for High Rock Lake, NC
Hotbait
Zoom Trick Worm Junebug / 6 1/2"
$6.19
Alex Van Dyke
Gold Ambassador
3/1/23
60° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
Last Wednesday I went to High Rock lake to practice for the qckbf tournament I had yesterday. Practice started out really slow, losing my first two bites. But those bites gave me the confidence to throw my favorite technique, a... Read More
Alex recommended this gear for High Rock Lake, NC
Hotbait
Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr. Jerkbait French Pearl OB / 3 7/8"
Out of Stock
Sunline Assassin FC 12lb / 225 Yards
$19.99
WhiskyFisherman
Silver Ambassador
2/27/23
56° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Lipless Crankbaits
- Structure
  Rock Pile
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rock Pile)
Very few boats on High Rock yesterday and everyone seemed to have modest luck after a weekend cold front. Water remains 54-56 degrees and fairly stained. The baitfish I found remain in at least 10-12 feet of water.... Read More
Recommended gear for High Rock Lake, NC
Hotbait
Jackall TN70 Lipless Crankbait Crawfish / 2 4/5"
Out of Stock
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
$28.99
Shimano SLX MGL 70 Casting Reel Left / 7.2:1
$149.99
Megabass Levante Casting Rods 7'0" / Medium / Regular
$249.00