Lake Wylie (NC, SC)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Wylie?

Lake Wylie is a more than 12,500-acre lake on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina and includes over 325 miles of shoreline of the Catawba River. Attractions in the area include McDowell Parkon the North Carolina side of the Lake. Anglers flock to Lake Wylie for a chance to catch a largemouth, white, spot and striped bass, panfish, crappie, catfish and the occasional walleye. Wylie Lake is deeper than most in the area with a max depth of 82 feet and a mean depth of 23 feet.

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

Lake Wylie is a 9565.83 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 23ft. and a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Wylie?

Lake Wylie contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish.

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Lake Wylie Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

24 Reports on Lake Wylie

8 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Brandon Wingo
Silver Ambassador
- 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)
When water temps are mid 50s to low 60s, finding secondary points that seem to be the best staging areas can be extremely effective with a hard/soft jerkbait. You have to experiment with size, depth, retrieve, etc. I typically start... Read More
Brandon recommended this gear for Lake Wylie, NC, SC
Hotbait
Berkley Stunna 112+1 Jerkbait Stunna Shad / 4 3/8"
Out of Stock
Zoom Super Fluke White / 5 1/4"
$5.19
Brandon Wingo
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Laydowns
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Slow roll a spinnerbait along laydowns that are near deep water not far from winter holes. Mouths of creeks/pockets.
Brandon recommended this gear for Lake Wylie, NC, SC
Hotbait
Mission Tackle Spinnerbait Tandem Spin 1/2 oz / White
Out of Stock
Sunline Assassin FC 17lb / 225 Yards
$19.99
Lew's Speed Spool LFS Casting Reel Right / 7.5:1
$99.99
St. Croix Bass X Casting Rods 7'1" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$125.00
Ian Farmer
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Points
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Drop Shot in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Points)
The bass are on the points, below Buster Boyd Bridge down by Nivens Creak and on the flats on the SC side opposite Windjammer Park. 15 - 20 fish in a typical 4 hour early morning or late afternoon session.... Read More
Ian recommended this gear for Lake Wylie, NC, SC
Hotbait
Xzone Lures 6" MB Fat Finesse Worms Morning Dawn / 6"
Out of Stock