Tuckertown Reservoir Fishing
Rowan County plus 3 other counties, NCWRC District 6, 2,560 acres.
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Groundwork on Tuckertown Reservoir
NCWRC manages Tuckertown Reservoir, a reservoir in Rowan County plus 3 other counties, out of District 6. At normal pool the dam record shows 2,560 acres. It formed when Tuckertown Dam closed on the Yadkin in 1962. Census places put Richfield nearest, around 6 miles away.
Commission records point to striped bass. There are 4 mapped launches on file, with 2 run as NCWRC Boating Access Areas. Planned 2026 stocking: 13,000 1-2 in striped bass. Fish attractors: 18 sites, 12 buoyed. Access land is held by Alcoa-Yadkin Inc.
Ramps ringing Tuckertown Reservoir
- Bringle Ferry1 lane, 22 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Alcoa-Yadkin Inc
- Flat Creek2 lanes, 51 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Alcoa-Yadkin Inc
- Boat launch, Tuckertown Reservoirboat ramp, public
- Boat launch, Tuckertown Reservoirboat ramp, public
NCWRC public fishing areas on Tuckertown Reservoir
- Flat Creekbank access, owner Alcoa-Yadkin Inc, open
Access areas around Tuckertown Reservoir
- Circle DriveBadin Lake, 6 miles southeast
- LakemontBadin Lake, 7 miles southeast
- Dutch SecondHigh Rock Lake, 8 miles northwest
- Cove Boat Launchboat ramp, 10 miles southeast
- Low Water BridgeUwharrie River, 11 miles east
- Deep Water Boat Launchboat ramp, 12 miles southeast
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Species notes for Tuckertown Reservoir
No NCWRC lake survey lists every fish in Tuckertown Reservoir; 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 Tuckertown Reservoir
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | 1-2" | 13,000 | MGT | Bringles Ferry (WRC BAA), Bringles Ferry Road (SR1002). 35.596459, -80.230000 |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Regulations on Tuckertown Reservoir
Tuckertown Reservoir 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 Tuckertown Reservoir against I-95 and I-77, the lines NCWRC uses.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Tuckertown Reservoir and its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckertown Reservoir | 2,560 | 4 | yes | |
| Badin Lake | 7 miles southeast | 5,355 | 7 | yes |
| High Rock Lake | 11 miles northwest | 15,180 | 5 | yes |
| Lake Murtis | 11 miles northwest | 0 | ||
| Long Lake | 13 miles south | 91.5 | 1 | yes |
| Camp Tin Spencer Park Ponds | 17 miles west | 0 |
Short drives from Tuckertown Reservoir
More lakes near Tuckertown Reservoir
- Badin Lake7 miles southeast
- High Rock Lake11 miles northwest
- Lake Murtis11 miles northwest
- Long Lake13 miles south
- Camp Tin Spencer Park Ponds17 miles west
Tackle counters around Tuckertown Reservoir
- Hometown Custom Rods & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Denton, 1 mile
- Pinehaven Marinamarina, New London, 7 miles
- Bait on 8bait and tackle shop, New London, 7 miles
- Tamarac Marina & Restaurantmarina, Rowan, 8 miles
- Hill Minnow Farm & Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Salisbury, 9 miles
- High Rock Lake Marinamarina, Lexington, 10 miles
Home bases near Tuckertown Reservoir
- Richfield6 miles
- Misenheimer7 miles
- New London8 miles
County pages tied to Tuckertown Reservoir
- Rowan Countyseat: Salisbury
- Davidson Countyseat: Lexington
- Stanly Countyseat: Albemarle
- Montgomery Countyseat: Troy
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Species around Tuckertown Reservoir, pictured
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Quick facts on Tuckertown Reservoir
How far is Tuckertown Reservoir from a town?
It sits in Rowan County plus 3 other counties (District 6), about 6 miles from Richfield.
What acreage does the dam record give Tuckertown Reservoir?
About 2,560 acres at normal pool.
Where do I launch on Tuckertown Reservoir?
Try Flat Creek, one of 4 launches.
Which species does NCWRC tie to Tuckertown Reservoir?
The Commission lists striped bass.
When is Tuckertown Reservoir stocked?
Planned: 13,000 1-2 in striped bass.
What rules apply on Tuckertown Reservoir?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on Tuckertown Reservoir carry a license?
From 16, the inland license; residents pay $32.
How high is Tuckertown Reservoir today?
There is no level feed for it.
Which tackle counter sits closest to Tuckertown Reservoir?
Hometown Custom Rods & Tackle sits about 1 mile from the lake.
Make for Tuckertown Reservoir
Buy the inland license online before you go.