Nearest Town: Hickory, North Carolina
Lake Size: 4,223 Acres
Fishing Species: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Crappie, Catfish
Public Boat Access: Many located around Lake Hickory including:
Dusty Ridge Access - Off SR-1185
Whittenburg Access - Off SR-1141
Grace Chapel Access - Off Grace Chapel Rd. go south on SR-1757
Gunpowder Access - Off Grace Chapel Rd. go north on SR-1757
Lake Notes: Lake Hickory is a river channel type lake, with several major feeder creeks. Night-fishing for bass and crappie can be excellent throughout the summer on Lake Hickory, especially around the deep ends of piers and boat docks in 10 to 15 feet of water. Over 115 miles of shoreline.
Lake Hickory Fishing Species