Lake Corriher Fishing
Rowan County, NCWRC District 6, 29 acres.
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Groundwork on Lake Corriher
NCWRC manages Lake Corriher, a lake in Rowan County, out of District 6. At normal pool the dam record shows 29 acres. It formed when Lake Corriher Dam Dam closed on the Flat Rock Branch in 1953. Census places put Landis nearest, around 1 mile away. Community Fishing Program status brings it regular NCWRC stockings.
Commission records point to channel catfish. No ramp appears in the access records for it. Planned 2026 stocking: 1,000 8-12 in channel catfish.
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Access areas around Lake Corriher
- Frank Liske ParkFrank Liske Pond, 14 miles south
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Species notes for Lake Corriher
No NCWRC lake survey lists every fish in Lake Corriher; these come from its stocking, rules, profiles and records. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
What NCWRC stocks in Lake Corriher
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 1,000 | CFP | Access off Tranquil Lake Dr. Call Jessica at 704-438-0610 to unlock gate. 35.564730, -80.608346 |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Regulations on Lake Corriher
Lake Corriher has no water-specific limit in the NCWRC tables.
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Sunfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Rock and Roanoke bass | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
Crappie and sunfish rows follow the map position of Lake Corriher against I-95 and I-77, the lines NCWRC uses.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Lake Corriher and its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Corriher | 29 | 0 | yes | |
| Camp Tin Spencer Park Ponds | 10 miles southeast | 0 | ||
| Salisbury Community Park Lake | 10 miles north | 6.2 | 0 | yes |
| City Park Pond | 11 miles northeast | 0 | ||
| Frank Liske Pond | 14 miles south | 1 | yes | |
| Lake Murtis | 15 miles east | 0 |
Short drives from Lake Corriher
More lakes near Lake Corriher
- Camp Tin Spencer Park Ponds10 miles southeast
- Salisbury Community Park Lake10 miles north
- City Park Pond11 miles northeast
- Frank Liske Pond14 miles south
- Lake Murtis15 miles east
Tackle counters around Lake Corriher
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Kannapolissporting goods store, Kannapolis, 7 miles
- Fleming Candy Cocountry store with bait, Salisbury, 7 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Salisburysporting goods store, Salisbury, 8 miles
- Got'em Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Concord, 11 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Mooresvillesporting goods store, Mooresville, 14 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Mooresvillesporting goods store, Mooresville, 15 miles
Home bases near Lake Corriher
- Landis1 mile
- China Grove2 miles
- Kannapolis6 miles
County pages tied to Lake Corriher
- Rowan Countyseat: Salisbury
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Species around Lake Corriher, pictured
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Quick facts on Lake Corriher
How far is Lake Corriher from a town?
It sits in Rowan County (District 6), about 1 mile from Landis.
What acreage does the dam record give Lake Corriher?
About 29 acres at normal pool.
Where do I launch on Lake Corriher?
Carry-in or bank access only, per records.
Which species does NCWRC tie to Lake Corriher?
The Commission lists channel catfish.
When is Lake Corriher stocked?
Planned: 1,000 8-12 in channel catfish.
What rules apply on Lake Corriher?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on Lake Corriher carry a license?
From 16, the inland license; residents pay $32.
How high is Lake Corriher today?
There is no level feed for it.
Which tackle counter sits closest to Lake Corriher?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Kannapolis sits about 7 miles from the lake.
Make for Lake Corriher
Buy the inland license online before you go.