The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kings Mountain Reservoir
Cleveland County, North Carolina · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
60°F water, calm this morning.
About Kings Mountain Reservoir
Kings Mountain Reservoir spreads over about 1,180 acres in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 13.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 730 ft above sea level. Shelby lies about 3.8 miles to the west. Gastonia, the nearest city, is about 15 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 730 ft
- County
- Cleveland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Kings Mountain Reservoir in North Carolina usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:59 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kings Mountain Reservoir
- Shelbyabout 3.8 mi west
- White Plainsabout 4.1 mi southeast
- Cherryvilleabout 5.5 mi northeast
- Kings Mountainabout 6.4 mi southeast
- Gastonianearest city, about 15 mi east
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Questions about Kings Mountain Reservoir
What fish are in Kings Mountain Reservoir?
Lakes like Kings Mountain Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Kings Mountain Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Kings Mountain Reservoir?
About 1,180 acres, with about 13.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kings Mountain Reservoir?
Shelby is about 3.8 miles west; White Plains is about 4.1 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Kings Mountain Reservoir today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kings Mountain Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
