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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Hickory

North Carolina, United States

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Flathead catfish

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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General info

Lake Hickory is a lake located in North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Channel catfish.

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Location

35Β°47β€²40.1β€³N 81Β°20β€²38.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Hickory, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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37.7 miles away

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Harrisburg

51.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Hickory fishing

Lake Hickory is a lake located in North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°47β€²40.1β€³N 81Β°20β€²38.1β€³W
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