Lake Wylie Fishing
Mecklenburg County and Gaston County, NCWRC District 6, 12,177 acres.
- 7launches
- 12,177acres
- 8attractors
Photo of Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Wylie, sized up
The lake named Lake Wylie lies in Mecklenburg County and Gaston County and belongs to Commission District 6. Federal dam data count 12,177 acres of water. Wylie Dam on the Catawba holds it back, finished in 1925. Belmont is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 6 miles off.
Expect black crappie, going by NCWRC records. The access list shows 7 mapped launches, 1 of them Commission sites. The Commission has placed 8 fish attractors, 7 of them buoyed. The access areas belong to Duke Energy Progress.
Putting in on Lake Wylie
- South Point6 lanes, 137 trailer spaces, 4 docks, Duke Energy Progress
- Boat Ramp, Gaston Countyboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Lake Wylieboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Lake Wylieboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Lake Wylieboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Lake Wylieboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Lake Wylieboat ramp, public
Shore fishing sites on Lake Wylie
- Allen2 piers, owner Duke Energy Progress, open
- McDowell Nature Preserve7 piers, owner Mecklenburg County, non-ncwrc
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Lake Wylie species
NCWRC sources that name Lake Wylie give this species list. named in the NCWRC profile: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
NCWRC limits for Lake Wylie
Only statewide inland limits apply on Lake Wylie.
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | 20 a day | 8 in minimum | 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 |
| 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 |
The I-95 and I-77 lines decide part of the table for Lake Wylie.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
North Carolina records from Lake Wylie
| Species | Weight | Date | Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Buffalo | 88 lbs | 11/14/1993 | Pack bait |
NCWRC freshwater state records, angler names left out. All records.
Competition on Lake Wylie
The Lake Wylie tournament page lists results and dates.
Lake Wylie beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wylie | 12,177 | 7 | ||
| George Poston Park Lake | 11 miles north | 0 | yes | |
| Duck Pond | 12 miles east | 0 | ||
| Crowders Mountain Lake | 15 miles west | 0 | ||
| Gaston County Farm Lake | 15 miles northwest | 2.5 | 0 | yes |
| Hornets Nest Pond | 16 miles northeast | 0 |
Just around Lake Wylie
Nearby impoundments to Lake Wylie
- George Poston Park Lake11 miles north
- Duck Pond12 miles east
- Crowders Mountain Lake15 miles west
- Gaston County Farm Lake15 miles northwest
- Hornets Nest Pond16 miles northeast
Bait counters nearest Lake Wylie
- Terry's Marinamarina, Charlotte, 1 mile
- Harbortowne Marinamarina, Belmont, 2 miles
- Morningstar Marinas, 220 Commodore Ctmarina, Belmont, 2 miles
- The Carolina Boat Clubmarina, Charlotte, 2 miles
- Pier 49marina, Charlotte, 2 miles
- West Marinemarine supply store, Mecklenburg, 4 miles
Towns encircling Lake Wylie
- Belmont6 miles
- Cramerton7 miles
- Pineville9 miles
Counties that share Lake Wylie
- Mecklenburg Countyseat: Charlotte
- Gaston Countyseat: Gastonia
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Before a trip to Lake Wylie
How do I find Lake Wylie on a map?
The lake point falls in Mecklenburg County and Gaston County, District 6, about 6 miles from Belmont.
How large a water is Lake Wylie?
12,177 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Lake Wylie?
7 launches on file, including South Point.
Does Lake Wylie hold bass?
black crappie, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Lake Wylie?
NCWRC lists no stocking for it this year.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Lake Wylie?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Lake Wylie?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Lake Wylie?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Lake Wylie?
Terry's Marina, about 1 mile away.
Pack the truck for Lake Wylie
License costs and limits are one click away.