Lake Lookout

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 13

Lake Lookout, also known as Lookout Shoals Lake, is a 1,270-acre impoundment on the Catawba River near Statesville, North Carolina. Operated by Duke Energy Corporation for hydropower production, this reservoir offers diverse fishing opportunities for both novice and experienced anglers. The lake supports several fish species and provides recreational fishing throughout the year, with various access points and amenities available to the public.

North Carolina licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lake Lookout and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Grass Carp

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lake Lookout. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Lookout Shoals Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Sharon Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Lake Lookout

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

North Carolina licenses and regulations

North Carolina Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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North Carolina Fishing License

Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirements of any fishing license and trout privilege license.

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North Carolina Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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North Carolina Stream Access Laws

If a boater can float the water, it is navigable and can be used for recreation. Navigable waters are in the public trust, including streambeds. If the navigable water is tidal, public use extends to all waters that cover an average high tide.

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Take Lake Lookout with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lake Lookout to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lake Lookout to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.