Lake Hickory
Lake Hickory is a Catawba River reservoir of 1,659 hectares (about 4,100 acres) at full pool below Oxford Dam. NCWRC reports fisheries for largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, flathead and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Named in NCWRC black bass surveys
Striped Bass
Named by NCWRC
Crappie
Crappies named by NCWRC
Spotted Bass
Named by NCWRC
Flathead Catfish
Named by NCWRC
Channel Catfish
Named by NCWRC
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Hickory are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Hickory ↗Local tips
- Alabama and spotted bass share the lake with largemouth, so expect mixed black bass catches.
- Striped bass and catfish add open-water options.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.