Effective as of May 22 at 5pm, North Carolina moves into Phase 2 of easing restrictions. Restaurants, salons/personal care businesses, and pools are open at 50% capacity. Visit Lake Norman has been working diligently to create an updated attractions, events, and restaurants lists. More Resources
Your prize catch awaits you in Lake Norman. Anglers come to Lake Norman from around the world for their chance at a record-winning catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, striped bass, and yellow and white perch. Visit Lake Norman hosts several national fishing tournaments annually, a testament to the fishing opportunities available here. The fish bite all year round, if you are willing to brave the Southern winter chill or a mild spring day to drop your line, you might catch a whopper! Early summer brings peak fishing with warmer temperatures and the possibility to catch the lake's other resident fish. You never know, you might find Normie on the end of your line.
"Catch and release" fishing methods are encouraged on Lake Norman.
