Lake Norman is one of the largest lakes in North Carolina, and is very popular for shore fishing due to its strong fish population as well as open areas for free shore fishing. Lake Norman has large striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, spotted bass and walleye.
Lake Norman is a huge body of water located north-carolina. At high water mark it is 32,510 acres with over fifty and twenty miles of shore.
Fortunately for those who do not own a boat, Lake Norman has several different areas available for free public beach fishing. I have fished in these areas frequently and have been told that the shore fishing opportunities in Lake Norman are top notch.
Lake Norman’s shoreline fishing areas are open to the public for free fishing;
McGuire Fishing Area
The roof of the marshal’s fishing station
Lake Norman State Park
Jetton County Park Road
Ramsey Creek Access Area
Exiting Blythe County Park
The McGuirefishing area is located off highway 73 and the beach recreational fishing area a Led by Power, she worked at the McGuire nuclear power plant. It is free to the public, has a parking lot, gravel walkways, sidewalks, and lights at night. Access to the fishing pier is obstructed.
Area Marshal Steam Fishing Station is located off route 150 and operated by Chief Power at the Marshall Steam plant power station. It is free to the public and has a large parking lot with gated parking, heavy walkways, and night lighting.
Lake Norman State Park is an excellent beach-like facility that has areas for swimming and hiking and beach fishing. In fact, Lake Norman State Park has its own 33-acre lake where fishing and boating are allowed.
North Carolina fishing regulations are in full effect in these shore fishing areas. One rule specific to Lake Norman is the size and creel limit for striped bass, which is currently 4 striped bass per day. 16 inch size.
Striped bass is a very popular fish in the Lake Norman shore fishing areas. Fish on the bottom Anglers on the bottom using hammers cut bait (such as large or spears) live minnows or moths or bloodworms.
You can use multiple varieties of lures to catch bass. When striper fishing from the shore you are grinding on an ounce of lead heads of white bream.
Shore fishermen can also use lures and lures to catch largemouth-bass and spotted bass. bait and live spears on the bottom, there are big catfish, especially at night, and crappie like tigers and live. minnows
Another beach fishing that doesn’t get much attention is the white perch, a panfish that can be caught with worms. or I took it.
You can find out a lot more about Norman fishing at the Lake Norman Venturessite operated by Captain Gus Gustafson.
You can also visit my blog A Dash Of Salty for information on shore fishing in Lake Norman as well as lots of fishing tips, articles, and links.
Sources:
Lake Norman Ventures, Lake Norman Information
Lake Norman web site, Lake Norman Public Fishing Areas
NC Division of Parks and Recreation, Lake Norman State Park
