Question 1

What do you need to know about Lake Hickory?

Accepted Answer

Hickory Lake is a 4,200-surface acre lake that was formed north of Lookout Shoals Lake on the Catawba River. This large body of water has 16 boat launches and six marinas on it. Lake Hickory is further away from Charlotte and, as a result, receives less fishing and recreation pressure than Lake Norman. Anglers commonly target largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, ad striped bass. Although largemouth anglers are popular on Hickory Lake, striped bass get most of the attention. The biggest largemouth are caught in the first wave of spawning that happens sometime in April depending on weather conditions. Hickory Lake fishes very much like a river and jerkbaits or crankbaits tend to help anglers find fish with lots of casts into the main creeks that include Gunpowder, Upper, and Middle Little Rivers. Bass normally spend the spring months on the northern end of the lake but move down river as the seasons warm up. Striped bass are commonly caught while trolling crankbaits in the early season but can be caught on umbrella rigs when fish move downstream.

Question 2

What is Lake Hickory's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Lake Hickory is a 3791.88 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Lake Hickory?

Accepted Answer

Lake Hickory contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, Catfish.

Lake Hickory (NC)Fishing Reports

Lake Hickory Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shakey Heads in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Brush Piles)

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Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)

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Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bobbers in Spring (Spawn) (Docks)

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