Lookout Shoals Lake
NCWRC describes Lookout Shoals Lake as a 1,270-acre impoundment on the Catawba River near Statesville. It supports largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and catfish, and striped bass are stocked annually.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Striped Bass
Stocked annually by NCWRC
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- NCWRC public boat rampsPublicNCWRC operates two public ramps on the lake; Riverbend Park has canoe/kayak access.Directions ↗
- 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 Lookout Shoals Lake 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
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- Striped bass are stocked every year.
- Spotted bass are not reported here.
- Two Commission-operated ramps.
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