Fishing near Concord, North Carolina
Cabarrus County, population 105,240.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 1ramps nearby
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Reaching the water from Concord
Concord is a Cabarrus County town with 105,240 residents in the 2020 Census. Frank Liske Pond lies 2 miles southeast, the closest lake listed here. Boaters can launch at Frank Liske Park, 2 miles from town.
Mountain trout water: the Yadkin River, about 30 miles.
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- Frank Liske Pond2 miles southeast
- Camp Tin Spencer Park Ponds9 miles northeast
- Dragonfly Pond10 miles southwest, 8.5 acres
- Lake Corriher12 miles north, 29 acres
- Hornets Nest Pond14 miles west
- Mountain Island Lake17 miles west, 3,235 acres
Catch options around Concord
| Species | Nearby lakes |
|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 2 |
Streams in reach of Concord
- Yadkin River30 miles, Hatchery Supported
Where to go near Concord
- Frank Liske ParkFrank Liske Pond, 2 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Concord.
Gauges near Concord
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg, Nc | 22 cfs, 2.97 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:25 pm |
| Back Cr At Sr1173 Near Harrisburg, Nc | 5 cfs, 2.53 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg, Nc | 19 cfs, 4.26 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:20 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and guides near Concord
Where to buy bait by Concord
- Got'em Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Concord, 2 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Concordsporting goods store, Concord, 5 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Concordsporting goods store, Concord, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Concordsporting goods store, Concord, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Kannapolissporting goods store, Kannapolis, 6 miles
- MONK'S GUNS, TACKLE & OUTDOORSbait and tackle shop, Concord, 10 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Huntersvillesporting goods store, Huntersville, 14 miles
- Talley's Pier 77 Marinemarina, Cornelius, 15 miles
Stocked lakes near Concord
| Lake | Distance | 2026 stocking |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Liske Pond | 2 miles | 2,400 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Lake Corriher | 12 miles | 1,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| McAlpine Lake | 18 miles | 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Squirrel Lake | 21 miles | 1,200 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Salisbury Community Park Lake | 22 miles | 2,400 8-12 in channel catfish and 400 2-4 in largemouth bass |
| Lake Norman | 22 miles | 325,000 1-2 in bodie bass |
NCWRC 2026 stocking lists.
Harvest rules near Concord
| 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 |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations; rows chosen by the town position against I-95 and I-77.
In reach of Concord
Towns nearest Concord
- Harrisburg6 miles
- Kannapolis6 miles
- Landis11 miles
- Mount Pleasant11 miles
Concord county links
- Cabarrus Countyseat: Concord
A look around Concord
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Questions from around Concord
How close is a lake page to Concord?
Frank Liske Pond, 2 miles southeast.
How far is the nearest ramp from Concord?
Try Frank Liske Park, about 2 miles off.
Which pier sits closest to Concord?
Salt water sits past 30 miles from here.
Does Concord have a bait shop?
Got'em Custom Rods, the closest shop.
Which guides list Concord as home?
Nobody on our list is based in Concord.
Which North Carolina county holds Concord?
It lies within Cabarrus County.
How far is trout water from Concord?
The Yadkin River, 30 miles away, is classed Hatchery Supported.
Which river page is nearest Concord?
Try the Yadkin River (30 miles).
What license does a visitor to Concord need?
The 10-day nonresident licenses cost $29 inland and $15 coastal.