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
Lake Lookout
Catawba County, North Carolina · about 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Lookout
In Catawba County, North Carolina, Lake Lookout covers about 950 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.1 miles. Its surface is about 830 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Claremont, is about 3.8 miles south. The closest city is Huntersville, about 28 miles away.
- Size
- About 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Catawba 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 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 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 to expect
Expect the usual North Carolina mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Lookout
- Claremontabout 3.8 mi south
- Stony Pointabout 5.8 mi northeast
- Taylorsvilleabout 6.8 mi north
- Conoverabout 7.1 mi southwest
- Huntersvillenearest city, about 28 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Lookout
What fish are in Lake Lookout?
Lakes like Lake Lookout usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Lookout?
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 Lake Lookout?
About 950 acres, with about 17.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Lookout?
Claremont is about 3.8 miles south; Stony Point is about 5.8 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Lookout?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Lookout on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
