Kings Mountain Number One Lake Fishing in Cleveland County, North Carolina

• Overview

  The Cleveland County end of North Carolina holds Kings Mountain Number One Lake. What surrounds it is pine and hardwood. At about 28 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Few waters listed in Cleveland County are bigger. The closest town, Kings Mountain, is 3 miles distant. White Plains lies 3.7 miles off, Bessemer City another 6.7 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Kings Mountain Number One Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Cleveland County include striped jumprock, seagreen darter, Carolina fantail darter, white sucker and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Kings Mountain Number One Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 40°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Kings Mountain Number One Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Kings Mountain City Lake Number Two sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Kings Mountain Number One Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.