1 lb. 2 oz. 14 in. Brown Trout with a red wiggler worm
Recently reopened in 2012, Rankin Lake underwent a $3.2 million renovation. New amenities include floating docks, 2 new fishing piers, restrooms, and picnic areas. It was originally built in 1922 as a water source for the city of Gastonia.
Nice numbers of fish but a limited trophy fishery. Largemouth, Crappie, stripers and blue catfish head the species list. 32,500 acres
The black Crappie fishery is highly dynamic, with strong natural reproduction and a large forage base, resulting in lots of fast-growing fish.
Latta Plantation Park TLP at Mountain Island Lake: This 1,343-acre nature preserve borders Mountain Island Lake. Obtain loaner tackle for free at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. Primary Fish Speci...
Kings Mountain Reservoir is a 1500 acre lake home to a variety of game fish.