Tuckertown Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 4
Species: 10

Tuckertown Reservoir is a 2,560-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River system located in North Carolina, nestled between High Rock Lake to the north and Badin Lake to the south. The reservoir spans parts of Davidson, Rowan, Montgomery, and Stanly counties, creating a diverse fishing environment with steep bluffs, wide shallow coves with water lily pads, and moderate-depth areas with abundant woody structure. This reservoir offers anglers a variety of fishing opportunities throughout the year with its rocky bottoms, submerged structure, and diverse habitat that supports a healthy population of game fish.

North Carolina licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Tuckertown Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Pumpkinseed

Lepomis gibbosus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

White Bass

Morone chrysops

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Tuckertown Reservoir. 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.

Flat Creek Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Tuckertown Reservoir

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 Tuckertown Reservoir 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 Tuckertown Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Tuckertown Reservoir 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.