The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
High Rock Lake
Rowan County, North Carolina · 15,200 acres (23.7 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About High Rock Lake
High Rock Lake spreads over 15,200 acres in Rowan County, North Carolina. High Rock Dam holds it back on the Yadkin River. Has hosted the Bassmaster Classic tournament multiple times.
It stretches about 11.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 115 miles. At about 620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 59 ft. Southmont sits right on the water. The closest city is Concord, about 18 miles away.
- Size
- 15,200 acres (23.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 59 ft
- Shoreline
- About 115 miles
- End to end
- About 11.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- High Rock Dam, Yadkin River
- County
- Rowan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in High Rock Lake
High Rock Lake holds catfish, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, striped bass, white bass and largemouth bass. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodStriped bass
Comfortable range. Watch for birds and surface feeding.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:55 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near High Rock Lake
- Southmonton the shore
- Dentonabout 3.4 mi east
- East Spencerabout 3.5 mi west
- Spencerabout 3.8 mi west
- Concordnearest city, about 18 mi southwest
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Questions about High Rock Lake
What fish are in High Rock Lake?
High Rock Lake holds catfish, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, striped bass, white bass and largemouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is High Rock Lake?
About 59 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is High Rock Lake?
15,200 acres, with about 115 miles of shoreline.
What town is near High Rock Lake?
Southmont is on the shore; Denton is about 3.4 miles east.
What is the water temperature at High Rock Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
High Rock Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
