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Lake Hickory

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

4.4·3390 catches

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Yellow perch

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Redbreast sunfish

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Green sunfish

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

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

Location

35°47′40.1″N 81°20′38.1″W
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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.

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Cities nearby

Hickory

3.8 miles away

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11.0 miles away

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12.9 miles away

Morganton

20.3 miles away

Lincolnton

22.9 miles away

Statesville

26.5 miles away

North Wilkesboro

28.5 miles away

Mooresville

32.4 miles away

Boone

34.0 miles away

Cornelius

34.2 miles away

Davidson

36.1 miles away

Shelby

36.6 miles away

Huntersville

37.7 miles away

Marion

37.7 miles away

Mount Holly

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Gastonia

38.7 miles away

Belmont

43.1 miles away

Forest City

43.4 miles away

Kannapolis

45.2 miles away

Concord

48.4 miles away

Salisbury

48.7 miles away

Charlotte

49.8 miles away

Lake Wylie

50.4 miles away

Harrisburg

51.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Hickory fishing

Lake Hickory is a lake located in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Alexander County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35°47′40.1″N 81°20′38.1″W
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