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Badin Lake

Stanly and Montgomery Counties, North Carolina

Badin Lake is a 5,355-acre Yadkin River reservoir in Stanly and Montgomery Counties, where NCWRC runs largemouth bass and black crappie population assessments.

N2 mi
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Surface area5,355 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

NCWRC population assessment lake

Crappie●●●○○

Black crappie population assessment by NCWRC

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Badin Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • NCWRC monitors both largemouth bass and black crappie here; both are main targets.
  • Check the NCWRC access map for public ramps.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.