Fishing at Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake, Burke County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake lies in Burke County, in North Carolina. It sits at 1,230 feet above sea level. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Burke County are larger. Glen Alpine lies 8.8 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Charlotte, 70 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Burke County include smallmouth bass, striped jumprock, redbreast sunfish and Carolina fantail darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 36°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Anyone fishing Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Goodmans Lake at 5 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake carry more weight than any list.