Fishing Activities and Nearby Places to Fish

Places To Go

 

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Mecklenburg County Parks

You can also fish Mecklenburg County parks and nature preserves.  Heres a list of the hottest spots. State fishing regulations apply.

• Latta Nature Preserve - Mountain Island Lake
• McDowell Nature Preserve - Lake Wylie
• Blythe Landing - Lake Norman
• Jetton Park - Lake Norman
• Ramsey Creek Park - Lake Norman
• Freedom Park - Charlotte
• McAlpine Creek Park - Charlotte
• Colonel Francis Beatty Park - Matthews

Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation oGers several locations to ?sh across the county. For a complete list visit: https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/Activities/?shing 

Park Road Park                           Charlotte

Pineville Lake Park - Belle Johnson Community Center      Pineville (for large groups – call 704 -889-2400)

Robbins Park                               Cornellius

Squirrel Lake Park                        Mathews

Ballantyne Corporate Park             Charlotte

Facebook article about ?shing in Ballantyne Corporate Park

Union County

Cane Creek Park                             Waxhaw

South Carolina

Anne Springs Close Greenway        Rock Hill Anne Springs Close Greenway

Chester State Park                           Chester County

https://southcarolinaparks.com/chester

Lake Oliphant                                    Chester County

www.dnr.sc.gov/lakes/state/oliphant/index.html 

 

Cabarrus County Parks

Camp T. N. Spencer Park - Concord

Frank Liske Park – Concord 

Rob Wallace Park – Midland 

(Located just 5.4 miles from Belk Scout Camp, Rob Wallace park has two great lakes, restrooms, trails and other excellent facilities.) All three parks have excellent lakes.  A North Carolina fishing license is required for persons 16 and older, along with a $2.00 per day or annual permit.

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Things To Do

Backyard Bass  Great fun for young scouts.  Backyard Bass are plastic casting targets shaped like fish. They are designed to make learning to cast fun and easy.

Important Notes:

Planning a ?shing event? 

Check out the location, fees and any license requirements in advance. (Children under 16 do not need a state ?shing license). Also check out “Tips for Hosting a Fishing Event”. it is posted on https://www.scouting.org/outdoor- programs/?shing/#council which also has a lot of great resources

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