Lazy days of summer are upon us, this is the perfect time to teach your kids to fish or treat your teens to fishing poles and some worms to get them out of the house for an old school afternoon. In the state of NC you need a fishing license if you are over the age of 16. The license will cost $16 annually and can be purchased online at this link. You can also learn more about fishing in NC at this link.
Mecklenburg County Parks
The following parks are part of North Carolina’s Community Fishing Program which are stocked ponds for public fishing.
Idlewild Lake at Idlewild Road Park
Freedom Lake at Freedom Park
Park Road Lake at Park Road Park
McAlpine Lake at McAlpine Creek Park
Davie Lake at William R. Davie Park
Hornet’s Nest Lake at Hornet’s Nest Park
Nature Preserve's
At the following Nature Preserve's you can check out a rod and reel for 24 hours
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
In addition to fishing, you can kayak and canoe
McDowell Nature Preserve
In addition to fishing, you can hike and camp. McDowell Nature Preserve also offers tons of ongoing programming for kids of all ages.
Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve
Reedy Creek Park has three ponds and a fishing pier, they also offer ongoing programming and summer camps. You can spend the day at Reedy Creek and do more than just fish!
Matthews
Colonel Francis Beatty Park
In addition to fishing, there are great sun shaded playgrounds, kayaking, canoeing and soccer fields.
Squirrel Lake Park
Fishing, disc golf and walking trails are available at this park.
Waxhaw
Cane Creek Park
In addition to fishing there is a beach to enjoy, mini-golf and pedal boats.
South Carolina
You will need a license if you are 16 or older in South Carolina, you can find more information about purchasing a license at this link.
Rock Hill
Riverwalk Greenway
In addition to fishing, you can walk trails, take part in paddle activities and access the Catawba river where you can float.
Fort Mill
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fishing is restricted to Greenway members only
