Lake Norman fishing forecast

North Carolina · reservoir

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Fish to target

• Largemouth bass
• Spotted bass
• Striped bass
• Crappie
• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)
• Bluegill / sunfish
• White bass

Safety: dam releases

Duke Energy - Cowans Ford Dam controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.