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Pontoon Rentals on Lake Tillery 1183 Lilly’s Bridge Rd, Mt . Gilead, NC 910-573-0629; LillysBridgeMarina com
Long Cove Resort & Marina
Boat Rentals on Lake Wylie 14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
704-588-1467; LongCoveResort .com
Morningstar Marinas Crown Harbor Pontoon and ski boat rentals on Lake Norman 21660 Crown Lake Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031 704-895-3723; CrownHarborMarina com
Morningstar Marinas McLean
Lake Wylie
315-K Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012
704-413-0856; MorningstarMarinas .com
Morrow Mountain State Park
Row boats & canoes
704-982-4402
Mountain Creek Marina 7515 Stonewall St, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
704-483-0077; MtCreekMarina com
North Bridge Marina House boat, pontoons 704-663-4600
North Point Watersports 112 Doolie Rd, Hwy 150 W, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-1994; NorthPointWatersports .com
Pier 88 Yacht Club
Pontoon, Kayak & SUP Rentals
River Hills Marina, Lake Wylie 54 Marina Rd, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-831-0088
River’s Edge Marina
5803 Icard Ridge Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
828-495-8833; RiversEdgeMarinaNC com
Riverside Marina
Pontoon Rentals
1500 River Dr, Belmont, NC 704-813-4591; RiversideMarinaNC com
3374 John G Richards Rd, Liberty Hill, SC 29074 803-475-1224; WatereeMarinaInc .com
Enjoy the ride with a professional at your helm.
Captain Harry Smith
We Pilot Your Boat; You Enjoy the Ride 980-722-9317 or 704-455-3567
Captain Stetson Lewis
Captain service/private boating lessons Call or text 980-613-0206; captainstetson1@gmail .com
Scott Spivey, USCG Ret.
Captain service/private boating lessons 704-361-2991; uscgc17@bellsouth net
Lake Hickory Adventures
Cruising Lake Hickory; Groups up to 50 Lake Hickory Marina at the 321 Bridge 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC 28601 828-358-3284; LakeHickoryAdventures com
Lake Norman Yacht Charters 2303 Gunners Ct, Charlotte, NC 28270 704-542-5492; LakeNormanCharters com
Light’n Up Houseboat Charter
On Lake Wylie 704-813-8033
Luxury Yacht Charters
Lake Norman – Year Round 8218 Parkton Gate Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-451-7433; CruiseTheLake com
Sailing on Lake Norman with “The Captain” 30’ sailboat, sailing out of WaterStreet Seaport 704-362-0038
Tailrace Marina
1010 Marina Village Drive, Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-0000; TailraceMarina com
Yachta Yachta Yachta PO Box 1248, Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-0991
All Seasons Marina
At Marker T-3 827 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-892-3478; AllSeasonsMarina net
American Marine Liquidators 4879 NC Hwy 16, Denver, NC 28037 704-483-8144; AMLBoats com
An Eye for Detail
Mobile Service Huntersville, NC
704-806-1101; AnEyeForDetail .com
Boat Body Shop, The 292 Rolling Hills Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-892-BOAT (2628)
Boat Dock Marine
5981 Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-5906; BoatDockMarineNC .com
Boat Repairs Plus 7900 Commerce Dr, Denver, NC 28037
704-489-1442
Charlotte Ski Boats
Cook’s Marina
22862 Lake Tillery Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-983-4211
Dockside Detailing Mobile Service Cornelius, NC
704-987-1271
Four Seasons Marine Supply Supplies Only 1584 NC Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC 28037 704-489-8242
Gregory’s Marine & RV Gel-coat, carpet & upholstery repair/replacement 3021 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
2330 South Point Rd, Belmont, NC 28012 704-860-4557 or 704-647-5583
Upstate Marine
8576 Hwy 150, Terrell NC
704-764-6331; UpstateNCMarine com
Wateree Marina
3374 John G Richards Rd, Liberty Hill, SC 29074
803-475-1224; WatereeMarinaInc .com
West Marine
13000 S Tryon St, Ste K, Charlotte, NC 28278
704-588-1020
20420 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 704-895-5299; WestMarine com
A-1 Mobile Marine
Any Job is Our Specialty Repairs, Repowers, Inboards, Sterndrives, Outboards 150 Ostwalt Amity Rd, Bldg D, Suite 103, Troutman, NC 704-528-9517; A-1MobileMarine .com
American Marine Liquidators
4879 NC Hwy 16, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-8144; AMLBoats com
Angler’s Choice Marine
4343 Old US 52 Hwy, Lexington, NC 27295 336-619-4235
291 Oakland Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
828-286-2290; AnglersChoiceMarine .com
DLR – Mercury
SER-ACC-HDW-OB
Angler’s Choice Marine
6611 AL Philpott Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112
276-632-5600; AnglersChoiceMarine com
DLR – Mercury
SER-ACC-HDW-OB
Armstrong Marine Service
477 Lytton St, Troutman, NC 28166
704-528-9489
SER – All Brands
ACC-HDW-SER-OB
Boat Dock Marine
5981 Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-5906; BoatDockMarineNC com
DLR – Yamaha, Evinrude, Mercury, Tohatsu
SER-OB-HDW-ACC
Boater’s Marine of Monroe
1309 Skyway Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
704-282-0967; BoatersMarineNC .com
DLR – Mercury, MerCruiser, Yamaha, Suzuki
SER-ACC-OB-HDW
Boat House, The 6626 Denver Ind Park, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-3370
Boating Place
3430 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
704-824-5531
Boat Repairs Plus
7900 Commerce Dr, Denver, NC 28037
704-489-1442
Boat Sales of Lake Wylie
4380 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-631-5432
DLR – PCM, Crusader Champion Powersports
6652 Denver Industrial Park Rd, Denver, NC 28037
704-489-6999; ChampionPowerSportsLKN com
SER- Inboard & Outboard Repair
ACC-HDW
Charlotte Ski Boats
1206 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-525-6006; CharlotteSkiBoats .com
SER – Indmar, PCM, Crusader, MerCruser, Volvo
SER-HDW-ACC
Charlotte Ski Boats
At Joyner Marina on Lake Wylie
16310 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
704-525-6006; CharlotteSkiBoats com
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What you’ll find here is a compendium of lakefront and lake-access eateries we recommend to our closest friends. This list will change and we’re always looking for your input. Call us at 704-817-8996 or visit us online at www.piedmontlakespilot.com with your comments and suggestions.
Boss Hog BBQ
7564 Highway 150 E., Sherrill’s Ford.
Crossroads Grill
5585 Rink Dam Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-632-5656; TinyURL com/CrossroadsGrill
Cheeseburgers, homemade chili, barbeque, country-style steaks and fried pies, Southern cooking, mentioned in Our State magazine Open Mon – Sat , 8 a m – 8 p m ; closed Sun Casual $
Lighthouse Pub
6706 Limbaugh Lane, Hickory, NC 28601
828-855-2916; LakeHickoryMarina net
Hot dogs and meatball subs Beer, wine and sodas Just above the gas dock at Lake Hickory Boat Rental & Marina Available for private parties May-September . Open Wed .-Sat ., 11 a m -10 p .m ; Sun ., 11a m -7 p m ; Mon , noon-5 p m .; closed Tues Casual . $
SandBar Marina & Grill
3210 Rink Dam Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-7937; SandBarMarinaGrill com
Great lakeside hangout with a grill and bar where you can dock and dine, wine shop, fuel service and events Open Wed , 4-9 p m .; Mon & Thurs , 11 a .m -9 p m .; Fri , 11 a .m -10 p m .; Sat , 9 a m10 p m ; Sun , 10 a m -7 p m ; closed Tues Casual, private bar $
Apps & Taps
River City Marina
155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-677-7648; AppsnTapsLKN com
Extensive menu with plenty of apps, salads and heavier fare including Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza . Open Mon -Sat , 11 a .m -2:30 a m .; Sun , noon-2:30 a m . Slips available . Casual $-$$
Big Daddy’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar
1162 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-663-4242; BigDaddysOfLakeNorman com
Roomy 500-seat restaurant with oyster bar and salad bar Seafood at its best since 1974 Open Sun -Thurs , 5 p m –9:30 p m ; Fri -Sat , 5 p m –10 p m Casual $$ Blue Parrot Grill
River City Marina
169 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville
704-663-1203; BlueParrotMenu com
Menu includes steaks and seafood as well as a full bar . The patio is complete with curtains, so you can enjoy being outside even when it's raining BPG is lakeside with slips, and there's a gas dock so you can fuel yourself and your boat (and the family dog, too!) in one stop Open 7 days a week, 11 a .m until . Casual $-$$
704-478-3600; Facebook com/BossHogBBQofLKN
Hickory-smoked pork barbecue, ribs and chicken cooked fresh daily . Buffalo wings Served with homemade baked beans, slaw, Brunswick stew Open Tues .-Fri , 11 a m .–3 p .m , 4-8 p .m ; Sat , noon-6 p m Closed Sun -Mon Casual $
Eddie's Seafood & Raw Bar
643 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-2090; EddiesLKN com
Local favorite with an extensive menu featuring seafood, burgers, Italian specialties and Sunday brunch On the water, but no slips You can, however, beach your boat on the sandy strip — but you might get your feet wet! Open Sun -Thurs , 11 a m -9 p m ; Fri -Sat , 11 a m -11 p m
Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-997-5365; HelloSailorNC com
At Holiday Marina . Sophisticated, retro-inspired restaurant with a waterfront deck and tiki bar Slips available Open Wed .-Sun , 11 a .m -9 p m .; closed Mon -Tues . Jeffrey’s Restaurant 117 Trade Ct, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-1110; jeffreyslkn com
Inspired by his late father, Bud, Jeff Lancaster created a restaurant that filled the area’s need for a higher quality restaurant that wasn’t another lifeless franchise Jeff’s passion for people pushed him to strive for the best while embracing an approachable southern charm; this idea is still woven into our essence today Slick but easy-going hangout featuring New American eats with a Southern bent, cocktails and a patio Open Mon -Thurs , 11 a m -9 p m ; Mon , 11 a m .-10 p m ; Sat , 4:30-10 p m , Casual; $$ Lancaster’s BBQ
515 Rinehardt Road, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-5807; lancastersbbqmooresville com 9230 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-394-1464; lancastersbbqhuntersville com
From humble beginnings in a small former gas station, Lancaster’s BBQ was born in Race City, USA (otherwise known as Mooresville, NC) The year was 1986 and their slow-smoked, real eastern NC barbecue and race memorabilia quickly became legendary Generous plates of barbecue and Southern comfort grub are the draw at this time-tested, casual restaurant Huntersville location is open Sun . & Tues -Thurs , 11 a m .-9 p .m ; Fri .-Sat ., 11 a .m -10 p m . Mooresville location is open Sun .-Fri , 11 a .m -9 p m .; Sat , 11 a .m -10 p m .; Casual; $-$$
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Anntony’s
at the Landing
4491 Slanting Bridge Road, Sherrill’s Ford
828-478-5944; anntonys com; landingatthelake com
Located within the Lake Norman Landing Hotel & Marina, Anntony’s offers waterfront dining, a sandy beach area for the kids to play and live entertainment Traditional Caribbean cuisine with Southern influence Enjoy a plate of flavorful ribs, shrimp, island wings marinated in Anntony’s sauces and seasonings, or a seafood platter with classic mac and cheese or coleslaw on the side . Full bar Open Wed -Sat , 11 a m .-9 p m .; Sun ., 11 a m -8 p m .; Closed Mon -Tues The Landing hosts 20 slips, a dock, and a ramp Casual $-$$
North Harbor Club
100 North Harbor Place, Davidson
704-896-5559; NorthHarborClub com
American fare ranging from sandwiches to full dinners Indoor, outdoor dining Live music four nights a week, 7-10 p m Come by boat, 18 slips available Open Fri -Sat , 11 a m -9:30 p m ; SunThurs , 11 a m -9 p m Casual $$-$$$
Port City Club
18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-765-1565; PortCityClub .com
Classy restaurant with dinner entrees in the $17-$29 range featuring a climate-controlled deck, outdoor patio and sandy lounge area on the water Slips available Open Tues -Thurs, 4-9 p m .; Fri -Sat , 11:30 a .m -10 p m ; Sun ., 11:30 a m -9 p m ; closed Mon .
Toucan’s Lakefront
River City Marina
167 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC
704-360-2001; TinyURL com/ToucansLakefront
A 6,000-square-foot venue overlooking Lake Norman, from the same folks who brought you the Blue Parrot Open for lunch and dinner, Toucan’s menu includes sandwiches, burgers, wraps, seafood and steaks Oyster bar and full-service bar Familyfriendly . There are 16 slips, so come in off the water Open TuesSun ., 11 a m -18 p .m ; closed Mon . Casual $$-$$$
Waterside Bar & Grill
Waterside Marina
7774 Hudson Chapel Road, Catawba, NC 28609
828-229-7790; Instagram com/WatersideBarAndGrill
Great selection of lake food from burgers and dogs to salads — but you’ll want to try the cheesesteak Kid’s menu Gas dock Open Sun , 11 a m -9 p m ; Mon-Tues , 11 a m - 10 p m ; Wed -Thurs 11 am -11 p m ; Fri,-Sat , 11 a m -midnight Very casual $
Shuffletown Grill
10220 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte 28214
704-399-1968; ShuffletownGrill .com
Great neighborhood spot, open since 1957 for breakfast and lunch . Extensive menu with daily specials Breakfast includes steak & eggs, omelets, country plates Lunch includes burgers, sandwiches, subs and salads, among other items . Open TuesSat , 6am-2 p m ; closed Sun .-Mon . $
Drift on Lake Wylie
315-M Lanyard Lane, Belmont, NC 28012
980-351-0111; DriftLKW com
Chef-inspired lakeside chophouse Heavy on beef, pork and seafood Fine dining by the lake Located at the Morningstar McLean Marina, just south of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden There are slips with a gas dock close at hand . Not the kind of place to come in your wet boardshorts . Open Sun , 10:30 a m2:30 p m . & 4-9 p .m ; Tues -Thurs ., 4-9:30 p m ; Fri . 4-10 p m .; Sat , 10:30 a m -2:30 p m . & 4-10 p m . $$$
J.R. Cash’s Grill & Bar
Tailrace Marina
1000 Marina Village Drive, Mt. Holly, NC 28120
704-601-5541; JRCashs com
Waterfront, Lake Wylie at Tailrace Marina (#62 on Lake Wylie map) Menu includes apps, soups, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, ribs, seafood, chicken and pasta What else is there? Oh desserts and the bar, of course There are slips, so come by boat Open Sun -Thurs , 11 a m -9 p m ; Fri -Sat , 11 a m -10 p m Casual $$
Pier 88 Yacht Club
River Mills Marina
165 Heritage Drive, Lake Wylie
803-831-0088
Closed in the offseason Hot dogs, burgers, BBQ, chicken wings, French fries, onion rings and much more . Beer and wine to go On the lake in Joe’s Cove just two coves south of Buster Boyd Bridge Ship’s store, boat slips and gas dock Open 11 a m .–5 p m
Very casual $
Papa Doc's Shore Club
3990 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-831-0043; PapaDocsLKW com
What was once the Hungry Fisherman then, for many years, T-Bones, is just off the South Carolina side of the Buster Boyd Bridge The renovated space includes four bars and seating for hundreds, plus 38 boat slips Adjacent to Lake Wylie Marina & the Buster Boyd Public Access The menu features steamed and fried seafood platters, oysters, burgers, salads, sandwiches, tacos and bar appetizers . Tiki bar . Carry-out service for boaters Sun .-Thurs , 11 a .m -10 p m ; Fri -Sat , 11 a m .-midnight . Casual $$
Creekside Grill & Ale
3482 John G. Richards Road, Camden, SC 29020
803-273-3448; TinyURL com/CreeksideGrill
Across Beaver Creek from Wateree Marina
Dutchman’s Creek Marina & Grill
5546 River Road, Winnsboro, SC 803-482-3067; Facebook com/DutchmanCreek
Marina servicing the Lake Wateree area Gas, fishing tackle, restaurant, snacks, beverages, boat rentals Open Wed -Mon , 7 a .m -9 p m . Casual . $
Riverdeck at Beaver Creek Grill
3473 John G. Richards Road, Liberty Hill, SC 29074
803-273-3757; Facebook com/RiverdeckStoreandGrill
Store and grill with hamburgers, chicken wings, shrimp po-boys, pancakes, omelets, sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, homemade biscuits Gas for cars & boats, live bait, all fishing supplies, beer, wine Open Sun , 9 a m -5 p m ; Mon -Thurs 8 a m8 p m ; Fri -Sat , 8 a m -10 p m
Beaver’s Den at Beaver Creek Bar & Grille
3482 John G. Richards Road, Camden, SC 29020
803-475-2289; BeaversDenAtBeaverCreek com
Ribeyes, flounder, chicken, quesadillas, wings Open Mon -Thus , 4-9 p m ; Fri , 4-10 p m ; Sat , 11 a m -10 p m ; Sun , 11 a m -7 p m Bar stays open ‘til midnight most nights Casual $$
Mill Pond Steakhouse
84 Boykin Mill Road, Rembert, SC 29128
803-425-8825; MillPondSteakhouse com
High-end steakhouse with prime and choice Angus beef, shrimp and grits, crab cakes Originally built in the mid-1860’s . Open Tues -Sat , 5 p .m -until; closed Sun .-Mon $$-$ Olde Town Hall
140 Palmer St., Ridgeway, SC 29130
803-337-0389; OldeTownHall com
Oldest Italian eatery in Ridgeway . Brick-oven pizzas, quesadillas, wings, calzones, pasta, grinders and more . Full bar Open TuesThurs , 11:30 a m -9 p m ; Fri -Sat , 11:30 a m -10 p m ; second Sun , 11 a m -2 p m ; closed Monday Bar stays open late for sports events Casual
High Rock Marina & Campground
1013 Wafford Circle, Lexington, NC 27292
336-798-1196; HighRockLakeCampground .com
Fresh, made-to-order snacks and dinners Eat on the deck or get a to-go order to spend more time on the water 20 Slips Casual $
Lakeview Family Restaurant
9185 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146
704-637-3699
Down-home family dining . At the public access ramp and across Bringle Ferry from Tamarac Marina (see 51 on High Rock map), so you can come by boat Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Open Wed -Sat , 7 a m -8 p m ; Sun 7 a m -2 p m ; closed MonTues Very casual $
Tamarac Marina
9120 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146
704-636-1918; TamaracMarina weebly com
Full-service restaurant with daily specials . Tackle and grocery store, other amenities Located at the bridge on Bringle Ferry Road, 15-minute access off I-85 Come by boat, there are slips, a gas dock and ramp (see 51 on High Rock Lake map) Open SunThurs ., 5 a m -10 p .m ; Fri -Sat , 5 a .m -11 p m Very casual $ Waters Edge Dock & Grill
257 Boat Club Lane, Salisbury, NC 28146
704-603-8056; WatersEdgeHighRock com
Awesome entrees, creative appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, craft burgers, wings, and late-night bar food as well as weekend brunch Wed -Fri , 5 p m -late; Sat -Sun , 10 a m -late Come by boat, there are slips Casual $-$$
Badin Lake Family Restaurant
2507 Blaine Road, New London, NC 28127
336-461-2660
Great jumping off point for that Badin fishing trip . Above Uwharrie Point Marinas and Badin Shores Resort . Southern breakfast and lunch menu items Seafood and steaks available on weekends Open Tues -Sat 6 a m -2 p m ; closed Sun -Mon Very casual $
Old North State Club Marina
139 Marina Lane, New London, NC, 28127
336-461-4456; OldNorthStateClub com
The menu caters to a wide variety of tastes, from comfort classics to the latest creations Open Tues -Sun , 9 a m -5 p m
Scallywag's Bar & Grill
Badin Lake Marina
700 Lake Forest Drive, New London, NC 28127
336-461-2565; ScallywagsBarAndGrill .com
Waterfront at Badin Lake Marina & Watersports Lake-front dining inside or outside on a large, covered patio . Great food, hand-dipped ice cream Beer and wine Parking areas and boat slips, gas dock and boat ramp, store, pontoon rentals . Lunch, dinner, breakfast on weekends Dine in or take out . Open WedThurs , 5-9 p .m ; Fri , 5-10 p m ; Sat , noon-11 p m ; Sun , 11:30 a m .-5 p m . Casual $
Lefler’s Place Cafe
6423 NC Highway 73 W., Mt. Gilead, NC 27306
910-439-5451; LeflersPlace com
Operating continuously since 1922, Lefler's does smoked barbeque the right way Hand-pattied burgers, homemade chili and slaw, famous hot dogs This place is complete with a country store Open Tues -Wed ., 10:30 a m .-2 p m ; Thurs .-Fri , 10:30 a m .-8 p m .; Sat , 10:30 a m .-3 p m ; Closed Sun .-Mon . Casual $
Harbor Café
197 Holly Harbor Trail, Mount Gilead, NC 27306
910-439-0043; Facebook com/TheTwinHarborCafe
Full breakfast and lunch menu during the week, flounder and shrimp dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings Breakfast includes French toast and pancakes Lunch features salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps Just off Lillys Bridge Road in the Twin Harbor community Open daily, 7 a m -2 p m ; Thurs -Sat , 4-8 p m Casual $
River Wild 1185 Lillys Bridge Road, Mt Gilead, NC 27306
910-439-2022; RiverWildNC com
Bison burgers along with other fresh, hand-crafted burgers and sandwiches Dockage available at Lilly's Bridge Marina (#51 on Lake Tillery map) or parking if you come by car . Deck seating overlooking the marina Carpet golf . Full bar, live music . Open Tues -Thurs ., 4-9 p m .; Fri -Sat , 11 a m .-10 p .m ; Sun ., 11 a .m -8 p .m ; closed Mon Casual $$
A lakeside restaurant and bar serving pizza, wings, burgers, and sandwiches, not to mention gas if you pull up in your boat Lots of live music on the back patio Dine-in, carry-out and curbside pick-up available Open Wed -Thurs ., 11 a .m -8 p .m ; Fri -Sat , 11 a .m -11 p m .; Sun , 11 a .m -7 p m .; Closed Mon -Tues Casual $
New restaurants and bars landing in the Lake Norman area in 2026
By Ryan Pitkin
In our last issue, we highlighted the opening of The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen near Lake Norman in Cornelius. The 65,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor sports and entertainment complex was launched by co-CEOs Robin and Jack Salzman in October 2025.
But a new year brings new openings, so in this issue we’ll take a look at a slate of restaurants, bakeries and bars that are coming soon to the Lake Norman area so you know what to look for once you dock your boat — or on those rainy days when the water just isn’t looking that inviting.
THE VIEW LKN
155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville theviewlkn.com
Perhaps the most anticipated opening for boaters, as it’s the only lakefront establishment on our list, The View LKN is also the most mysterious. The beer garden and sports lounge is set to replace Apps & Taps, located between the Blue Parrot Grill and River City Marina off Highway 150, and that’s about all we know for sure.
Boasting waterfront dining and live entertainment, the site’s description promises craft beers, cocktails and unmatched views.
The owners of Apps & Taps announced their decision to sell the lakeside music venue in September 2024. After closing the following month, renovations have taken longer than originally planned, so it’s unclear what the timeline will be for opening the new establishment.
We hope to see them rocking on the water before the end of the year.
Charlotte-area restaurateur Jim Noble will bring two of his established food businesses to Sadler Square shopping center in Davidson in the summer. Set to open in June 2026, the two eateries will play nicely off one another as neighbors.
Originally opened in 1992, Rooster’s Wood-fired Kitchen has locations in Uptown Charlotte, SouthPark and Ballantyne. The menus at each location rotate daily, so there’s always something new to try, but the staples that you can find any time at any of the locations include the classic rotisserie chicken, mac and cheese, and Chef Noble’s coconut cake.
For dessert, head right next door to Copain Bakery & Provisions, billed as the premier Boulangerie-style bread bakery, pâtisserie, brasserie and market in the Southeast. Copain also serves sandwiches, salads and breakfast.
CHILI WILLI’S
9615 Bailey Road, Cornelius
Moving south to Cornelius, Chili Willi’s is set to bring revived Tex-Mex flavors to the former Waterman space this year. It’s led by Rob Duckworth of Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse in Charlotte alongside Ron Smith, who launched this concept in West Virginia in the 1980s but shut it down in 2011.
A West Virginia native, Duckworth said he was once a fan or Chili Willi’s and looks forward to reviving the concept.
The restaurant will feature classic dishes like enchiladas, burritos and flautas in a colorful, refreshed space.
LITTLE MAMA’S
9623 Bailey Road, Suite 100, Cornelius
The invasion of Charlotte restaurateurs into northern Mecklenburg County continues as Mama Ricotta’s founder Frank Scibelli brings his Little Mama’s concept to the Village at Oakhurst. The menu will focus on scratch-made pastas, fresh mozzarella, brick-oven pizzas and fan-favorite dishes.
“Little Mama’s is inspired by the old homestyle Italian restaurants in New England from the ’60s and ’70s,” reads the website. “Really well done classics, without pretense. A stiff cocktail and a proper bowl of fresh pasta or a knob of just-made mozzarella are the simple but elegant meals that keep us in business.”
D&E Marine
5911 NC Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-5620
Diamond Enterprises
5171 Icard Ridge Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
828-495-4448; DiamondEnterprises us
Dixie Camper & Marine
2718 US-52, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-983-2158; DixieCamperSales com
DLR – Yamaha
ACC-HDW-OB-RG-SER
Doc’s Marine
5803 Icard Ridge Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
828-598-0637; DocsMarineNC com
DLR – Suzuki, Mercury, Mercruiser, Rotax (BRP)
SER – Suzuki, Mercury, Yamaha, Mercruiser, Volvo
Dockside Detailing
Mobile Service
Inboard Maintenance & Detailing Cornelius, NC
704-987-1271
Ed Watkins Marine 3333 Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-2628; EdWatkinsMarine com
DLR – Evinrude, Mercury
ACC-HDW-OB-RG-SER-BL-YD
Extreme Marine
18605 Northline Dr, Suite H-11, Cornelius, NC 28031
We provide service on site, at your dock, marina or driveway 309 E Morehead St, Charlotte NC 28202 980-580-2464; motorboatmechanics .com
North Point Watersports 112 Doolie Rd, Hwy 150 W, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-1994; NorthPointWatersports .com
Safe Harbor Westport
7879 Water Oaks Dr, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-5172; SHMarinas com
Wateree Marina
3374 John G . Richards Rd, Liberty Hill, SC 29074
803-475-1224; WatereeMarinaInc com
American Marine Liquidators
4879 NC Hwy 16, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-8144; AMLBoats .com
Armstrong Marine Service
477 Lytton St, Troutman, NC 28166
704-528-9489
Boat Dock Marine
5981 Hwy 8, Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-5906; BoatDockMarineNC com
Boater’s Marine of Monroe
1309 Skyway Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
704-282-0967; BoatersMarineNC .com
Boater’s Warehouse
798 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-664-2628; BoatersWarehouseStore com
Charlotte Ski Boats
1206 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-525-6006; CharlotteSkiBoats com
Four Seasons Marine Supply 1584 NC Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC 28037
704-489-8242
Gregory’s Marine & RV
3021 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-329-5333; GregorysMarineandRV.com
Holiday Boat Repair
20135 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-1415
Huntley Marine
307 N Polk St, Pineville, NC 28134
704-889-2111; HuntleyMarine com
Lake’s End Boat Service & Repair
On Lake Wylie at Tega Cay Marina
28000 Marina Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708
803-547-5590
Marine Machine
19135 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-400-1134; lknboatrepair com
Mobile Motorboat Mechanics
We provide service on site, at your dock, marina or driveway
309 E Morehead St, Charlotte NC 28202
980-580-2464; motorboatmechanics com
North Point Watersports
112 Doolie Rd, Hwy 150 W, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-1994; NorthPointWatersports com
Race City Marine
1192 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-799-0008; RaceCityMarine .com
River’s Edge Marina
5803 Icard Ridge Rd, Hickory, NC 28601 828-495-8833; RiversEdgeMarinaNC com
Safe Harbor Westport
7879 Water Oaks Dr, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-5172; SHMarinas com
Talley’s Pier 77 Marine
18901 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-8555; TalleysPier77 com
Upstate Marine
8576 Hwy 150, Terrell, NC 704-764-6331; UpstateNCMarine com
US Propeller Service
Boat Prop/Propeller Service
844 S Main St, Troutman, NC 28166 704-528-9515; USPropellerService .com
Wateree Marina
3374 John G . Richards Rd, Liberty Hill, SC 29074 803-475-1224; WatereeMarinaInc .com
Wayne’s Marine Services
228 Taylorsville Beach Ct, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-352-9501; facebook com/fisher196516
West Marine
13000 S Tryon St, Ste K, Charlotte, NC 28278
704-588-1020
20420 W . Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 704-895-5299; WestMarine com
American Marine Liquidators
4879 NC Hwy 16, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-8144; AMLBoats com
Barefoot Watersports
Personal Watercraft Service & Repair
1900-B West Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-2121; BarefootWatersports com
C S Performance
Pre-Owned PWCs
1240 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-662-3324; CSPerformance .com
SER-ACC
Champion Powersports
6652 Denver Industrial Park Rd, Denver, NC 28037
704-489-6999; ChampionPowerSportsLKN com
DLR- Previously-Owned PWCs, All Brands
SER- All Brands
Charlotte Ski Boats
1206 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-525-6006; CharlotteSkiBoats .com
SER – SeaDoo, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Polaris
SER-HDW-ACC
Excel Motorsports
254 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
704-720-9187
DLR – Yamaha
Extreme Marine
18605 Northline Dr, Suite H-11, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-728-3259; ExtremeMarineLKN .com
SER- Jet Ski & Jet Drive Repair
Gold Hill Watercraft
Pre-Owned PWCs
2255 Liberty Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071
704-279-9001 or 704-279-9401
SER-ACC
Honda Yamaha of Statesville 1809 W Front St, Statesville, NC 28677
704-872-1658
DLR – Yamaha
SER-HDW-ACC
Interstate Cycle
3265 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-987-9800; InterstateCycle com
DLR -- Yamaha Waverunner
SER-HDW-ACC
Lake Hickory Water Sports
56 Rink Dam Rd, Hickory, NC 28603
828-495-1090
SER – Sea Doo
Talley’s Pier 77 Marine Marks 40 Years of Service and Schooling
Regal Boats partnership has contributed to the success of the family-owned business
By Ryan Pitkin
As an outdoors enthusiast with a passion for boating and any number of other hobbies, Billy Talley knows there’s one consistent killjoy that can turn someone away from a newfound passion or pastime.
“I’ve come to realize that you stop enjoying a hobby or you stop participating in a hobby or activity when it becomes too difficult or too complex to enjoy,” Talley says.
That’s why the team at Talley’s Pier 77 Marine in Cornelius makes it their priority to ensure that a new boater knows everything they need to know to have a good, relaxing experience on the water.
“We don’t just hand you the keys and send you on your way,” Talley insists. “We teach you how to use your boat, everything on it, from the navigation center to the anchor, to docking it, to trailering it correctly You’re learning the same process that my team uses.”
Last year, Talley’s gave this style of training a name — the Confident Captain program — but it’s been the way the team there has operated for four decades, as this year they mark 40 years in business. As a customerfocused company, the family-owned-andoperated business has found success on the back of its outstanding customer service.
Just 41 years old himself, Billy Talley has never known anything but the Talley’s life, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
His father, Bill Talley, launched Talley’s Pier 77 Marine in 1986 after having previously opened an auto mechanic shop. The motto there was “We Do It Right Or We Won’t Do It At All,” and the sign still hangs in Talley’s today.
That attitude is the driving force behind everything Talley’s does, and a big reason why, for more than half of the time that they’ve been in business, Talley’s has been trusted as the exclusive authorized dealer for Regal Boats throughout much of North Carolina and into South Carolina.
They took on that role in 2002, and while there may be bigger boat dealerships in the area, the fact that Talley’s now works exclusively with Regal means they have reserved their entire inventory for that one allAmerican manufacturer.
“We’re not just cherry picking what’s the best for this market and only stock that,” Talley said. “We stick our necks out a little bit. We bring some things in that are risky for the market, but we want to show our customers the depth and the scale that Regal builds.”
That includes sport boats, surf boats, outboard-powered sport boats, express cruisers and yachts. There’s the famed 38 Surf, billed as the largest surf boat in the world, and 36/38/42 Grande Coupes, the definition of luxury on the water.
These are all part of the renowned Ultimate Trim Series, available at Talley’s, offering boaters nearly 1 million ways to customize their ride, beginning with a selection of 41 of the finest boats Regal has ever built.
The Ultimate Trim Series offers customizable everything — interiors, towers, audio brands, you name it — giving a new meaning to the acronym BYOB: Build Your Own Boat.
“The Ultimate Trim Series gives us the ability to have some revolutionary technology on the boat, all-custom interior, and just a really high-end luxury experience,” Talley said. “It is really what the ultimate package delivers.”
When we spoke to Talley, he was gearing up for the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show in Charlotte, one of the biggest shows of the season on his company’s home turf.
Talley’s can always be found front and center on the convention floor with a team full of folks ready to give attendees a taste of the service that has seen the company earn consecutive No. 1 rankings worldwide for customer satisfaction among all Regal dealers.
“We go all out at the boat show because, honestly, it’s our chance to shine, to win,”
Talley said. “Some of our competitors do have larger dealerships, but our mindset is you do not have to be the biggest to be the best. We make up for our size with the experience that we deliver — that’s really our focus.”
And Talley should know. Having been born just a year or so before the business itself, he’s grown up alongside it and taken many of his most important life lessons from that experience.
He has spent time working in every imaginable position within Talley’s — detailer, technician, accountant, running the service department, working the parts counter, delivering yachts, building the website, etc. — but the crux of what he’s learned has come from watching his father run the family-owned business.
“I enjoy every aspect of the business and it’s been an absolute blessing,” he said. “My dad’s got very high standards when it comes to his expectations of people. I think that is something that has definitely come through to me. I expect everybody to give it their all, to give it their best in everything that they do. If you’re going to do it, do it to the best ability you know how. That’s our expectation. I get that from dad.”
With that state of mind, Talley’s appears to be ready to sail — or perhaps we should say apply full throttle — into another 40 years.
With the company’s official birthday set to land in August, stay tuned to talleyspier77.com for updates on how the company plans to celebrate with its family of customers this summer.
[TOP LEFT] Talley’s Pier 77 Marine facility (Courtesy of Talley’s) [TOP RIGHT] Talley’s Pier 77 Marine team (Courtesy of Talley’s) [BOTTOM] Regal 38 Surf (Courtesy of Regal Boats)
Serving Lake Norman & Wylie PO Box 271, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-895-8699; SeaTow com
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Lake Lure Prepares for Anticipated Spring Reopening Dam resealing project staying on schedule
By Ryan Pitkin
While the remnants of Hurricane Helene are barely visible along the shores of the Piedmont lakes, some of our western neighbors are still living with the impacts of the 2024 storm every day.
That couldn’t be more true than in Lake Lure, where more than 22 inches of rain fell across the Lake Lure Dam watershed, leading to catastrophic damage to the town and surrounding areas. The lake itself is still in the recovery process, but there’s hope on the horizon.
In September 2025, the Town of Lake Lure announced its anticipated timeline for the full restoration and reopening of Lake Lure, aiming to open the boating season on the lake on May 1, 2026.
As of the time of this writing in late January, things appear to be on schedule, though the reopening could potentially take place later in May than originally anticipated.
A TIMELINE OF EVENTS
The announcement of Lake Lure’s reopening goal came on Sept. 9, 2025, nearly a full year after Hurricane Helene brought devastation to the lake and surrounding town on Sept. 27, 2024.
In the fall of 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed their work restoring the lake basin and related shoreline. The pivotal milestone represented the completion of a massive engineering and environmental recovery effort.
“The Town of Lake Lure is forever grateful to FEMA, the USACE, AshBritt, and the many local contractors and crew members who made this progress possible,” said Mayor Carol Pritchett at the time. “We could never have addressed the scale of destruction from Hurricane Helene without their remarkable support, expertise, and compassion.”
From there, the town set its eyes on the next phase of recovery: refilling the lake and reopening it to the public. With the lake at 22.5 feet below “full pond,” which is the level at which the lake is just below the spillway, the town set a goal to have it at 12 feet below by March 1 and up to full pond by May for reopening.
As of Jan. 23, as reported in the most recent update from the Town of Lake Lure before Piedmont Lakes Pilot went to print, the lake was at 15 feet below full pond, though officials were planning to lower it about 2 more feet in anticipation of winter weather forecasted for the coming weekend.
The reason for maintaining the lake at its current low level is to allow for the ongoing work taking place on a critical project to replace the seals on the Tainter gates of the Lake Lure Dam. That project is going well and on schedule, with an expectation that it will be completed in February 2026.
Filling the lake to 12 feet below full pond by March 1 will allow regional and collegiate rowing teams to return for spring training.
“What an amazing way to re-establish the lake for these remarkable athletes who have been utilizing Lake Lure since it was originally opened in 1927,” read a release from the town.
THE WORK CONTINUES
Other plans the town has undertaken as part of the second phase of recovery include rebuilding the docks at the Washburn Marina, establishing a temporary town hall and police station at The Landings while a permanent plan is developed, removing the former Welcome Center building, installing a new playground at Morse Park and reestablishing the water lines at the Lake Lure Beach Building.
Town officials continue to work to finalize the contract for shoreline debris
removal through the NC State Mission Assigned Recovery Task (SMART) program. Town crews will also make rounds to assist with debris removal after the lake is back at full pond as they have in the past.
“Reopening Lake Lure will be more than a return to normal — it will be a symbol of resilience, unity, and the incredible power of partnership,” said Mayor Pritchett. “This achievement will help drive the full recovery of Lake Lure and the greater Hickory Nut Gorge region.”
As of the most recent update, the Town of Lake Lure hopes to fully reopen Lake Lure for the season sometime in May 2026. The date is uncertain at the time of this writing. Visit townoflakelure. com for updates as new information becomes available.
Lake Hickory was completed in 1928, and has 105 miles of shoreline. Lake Hickory is managed by Duke Energy. For current lake-level information, visit the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmontlakespilot.com. Click the “Lake Maps” button. Indicates Public Access
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Lake Hickory
Lake Norman was completed in 1963, covers 32,510 acres, has 520 miles of shoreline and is managed by Duke Power Company. For current lake-level information,visit the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmontlakespilot.com . Click the “Lake Maps” button.
Lake Wylie was completed in 1904 and was the first lake built on the Catawba River. It was reconstructed and enlarged in 1925, has 325 miles of shoreline and a surface area of 12,455 acres. Lake Wylie is managed by Duke Power Company. For current lake-level information, visit the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmont lakespilot.com. Click the “Lake Maps” button.
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Lake Wateree
Lake Wateree was created in 1920 with the operation of Wateree Hydroelectric Station. Lake Wateree has 13,864 surface acres and 242 miles of shoreline and is the largest of the lower lakes. The lake also provides a dependable water supply for Lugoff and Camden, South Carolina. Full pond elevation is 225.5 feet. For current lake-level information, visit the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmontlakespilot.com. Click the “Lake Maps” button.
High Rock Lake
High Rock Lake serves as the principal water storage and release facility for the entire Yadkin/PeeDee River. It consists of 360 miles of shoreline and 15,180 acres of water surface at a full-pond depth of 59 feet. For the latest lake-level information, visit the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmontlakespilot.com. Click the “Lake Maps” button.
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Badin Lake, also known as Narrows Reservoir, was completed in 1917. It has 115 miles of shoreline and 5,353 acres of water-surface at full-pond. The lake is adjacent to the 50,000-acre Uwharrie National Forest, and north of the 4,693-acre Morrow Mountain State Park. For the latest lake level information, consult the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmontlakespilot.com. Click the “Lake Maps” button.
The Lake Tillery Project is owned and operated by Duke Energy. It began operation in 1928 with the development of Norwood Dam, has approximately 118 miles of shoreline and a surface area of 5,263 acres at full-pond. Besides hydro-electric power generation, Lake Tillery provides drinking water for Montgomery County and the City of Norwood. For the latest lake-level information, consult the Piedmont Lakes section of www.piedmontlakespilot.com . Click the “Lake Maps” button
Sea Tow Uwharrie Lakes
712 Berry Hill Dr, Norwood, NC 28128
855-732-8691; SeaTow com
Tow Boat US/Lake Response
Serving Lake Norman, Mtn Island PO Box 44, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-200-1930; LakeResponse .com
Tow Boat US/Lake Tillery
Running out of Lilly’s Bridge Marina 704-305-1518
Tow Boat US/Lake Wylie
Service from 2 locations on Lake Wylie 803-681-0911; TowBoatLKW com/membership
NC Bassmaster High School & Junior Series Returns in March
By Ryan Pitkin
For many young fishing enthusiasts around North Carolina, the nearing of spring means the return of competitive fishing with the NC Bassmaster High School & Junior Series, which is set to kick off a new season in March.
The volunteer-led youth organization hosts high school (grades 8-12) and junior series bass tournaments at various lakes and rivers across the state and has seen amazing growth over the last five years, according to tournament director Chris Corriher.
“It’s been very rewarding just to see the growth of the individual anglers and their teams,” Corriher told Piedmont Lakes Pilot. “When we started we had around 30 to 40 boats participating and now our high is 115 boats and that’s due mainly to word of mouth and the organizers of some of our teams just promoting the sport in their school or their area and growing it.”
The tournament welcomes boys and girls who are members of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS) to compete in teams of two with an adult captain guiding the boat. Participants go out for about an eight-hour day, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., and return to weigh in their five biggest catches of the day.
While in the past the tournaments were broken up into West Series and East Series, the growth of the events has spurred the separation into three series this year: Mountain, Piedmont and East.
Outside of Piedmont Lakes Pilot’s coverage area, the Mountain Series features tournaments on Fontana Lake, Lake James, Hiwasee Lake, and Lake Chatuge, while the East Series includes tournaments scheduled for Chowan River, Lake Gaston, and Lake Mayo.
Teams who participate in two tournaments are invited to the North Carolina State Championships at Mountain Island lake in May, where a top-two finishing spot will qualify them for the BASS Nation National Championships. A top two spot in the High School & Junior Series points race also usually lands a team in the nationals.
For Corriher, however, the real reward during these tournaments is in watching young people cultivate a passion for fishing.
Many competitors go on to receive scholarships for fishing with the Catawba Valley Community College’s nationally ranked bass fishing program or at other schools such as Bethel University in Tennessee.
“It’s neat to see, because then they come back and kick my butt in these adult tournaments,” said Corriher, laughing.
Online registration has ended for the upcoming NC Bassmaster High School & Junior Series tournaments, but registration is allowed at the ramp on the day of. Visit nchighschoolfishing.com for more information. Discounted BASS memberships for students are available online at bassmaster.com.
YEAR’S PIEDMONT DIVISION TOURNAMENTS ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:
3/7/26 – Lake Norman: Beatties Ford Boat Access
4/18/26 – Lake James: Black Bear Boat Ramp
5/2/26 – Lake Hickory: Wittenburg Boat Ramp
Lake Norman Grocery & Amoco 1208 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 704-799-0032
AK McCallum Co.
Tackle, Jon Boats
715 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28302 910-483-6804 or 800-682-2628
Beaches Grocery Hwy 73, Stanley NC 704-827-2188
Boater’s Warehouse
798 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 704-664-2628
Carolina Fishing Tackle Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 704-799-2912
Open Sun 10a.m.-8p.m.; M -- F 6a.m.-9p.m.; Sat 7a.m.-9p.m. 3900 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-329-0002
Robichaux Outfitters 1113 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-658-1975
Safe Harbor Westport Marina
7879 Water Oaks Dr, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-5172; SHMarinas com
Shoals Sporting Goods
7936 Unity Church Rd, Denver, NC
704-966-1533
Simonds Bait & Tackle Shop
On the Tuckaseigee River
1085 Main St, Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-6854
Spider’s Place
2628 Blain Rd, New London, NC 28127
336-404-7769
Tackle Town
4705 Cousin Ln, Maiden, NC 28650
704-483-1007; TackleTown net
Tamarac Marina
9120 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC
704-636-1918
Taylorsville Beach Marina
420 Taylorsville Beach Ct, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-7649; TaylorsvilleBeachMarina com
Triangle Food Mart
1298 N Hwy 16, Denver, NC 28037
704-483-3490
The Rod Shop
4115 Rocky River Rd N, Monroe, NC
704-289-4003
Tackle Town
4705 Cousin Ln, Maiden, NC 28650
704-483-1007; TackleTown net
Larry’s Rod & Reel Repair
Reel Repair, Custom Rods, Cork Handle Repair
1928 Chaparral Ct, Lenoir, NC 28645
828-313-7266
SER- Authorized Shimano, Daiwa Repair
Carolina Bonefishing
Fly fishing trips & lessons
704-616-6662; CarolinaBoneFishing com
Catfish Guide Service
Lake Norman Guide David Nicholson
704-592-5562
Down & Out Striped Bass Guide Service
Lakes Hickory, Lookout Shoals, Norman 287 Rumple Hill Dr, Statesville, NC 28677
704-528-9013 or 704-902-7246
Dry Bones Fishing
Capt. Zander Monk
Fishing Norman, Mtn Island, Wylie 704-231-7316; DryBonesFishing com
Fish On! Lake Norman Guide Service
Capt. Craig Price
Fishing Norman, Hickory, Mtn Island, Lookout Shoals, Rhodhiss PO Box 1623, Denver, NC 28037
704-996-0946; FishOnGuideServices com
Gold Hook Guide Service
Jason Quinn
810 Riverstone Ct, Lake Wylie, SC 29745
803-327-7048 or 980-522-6618; JasonQuinnBassPro com
Gul-R-Boy Guide Service
Flounder, Red Drum, Tarpon & Trout
539 Harvestmoon Dr, Georgetown, SC
843-546-3625 or 843-520-6339; GulRBoy com
Hill Guide Services
Capt. John Gary Hill, Santee-Cooper lakes & rivers
704-739-7838; HillGuides .com
Ken’s Guide Service
Striper Fishing
828-325-9848 or 336-785-5935
Lake Wylie Guide Service
Jimmy Drum 99 Old Mine Rd, Mt Holly, NC 28120
704-827-3018
Morrow’s Guide Service
Striped Bass Only 704-491-8787
Madison River Outfitters
Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service
20910 Torrence Chapel Rd #D5, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-3676
Robichaux Outfitters
1113 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-658-1975
Tall Boy’s Catfish Guide
David Nicholson, Fishing Norman & surrounding lakes 704-592-5562
Ty Mathis Striper Fishing
Ty Mathis, lakes Norman, Hickory, Mtn Island 828-308-7755
Yadkin Lakes Guide Service
Maynard Edwards, Fishing High Rock, Badin & Tuckertown lakes 336-249-6782
A fishing license is required for anyone age 16 or older when fishing in any public water, including coastal waters, in both Carolinas. Purchase NC licenses by calling 888-248-6834 or at ncwildlife.org SC licenses are available at dnr.sc.gov or by calling 803-734-3833.
Beatties Ford Rd Hardware
2731 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
704-393-2847
C’s BP
101 Wadesboro Blvd, Mt Gilead, NC 27306
910-439-4243
Carolina Fishing
2925 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-1431
Carolina Mountain Sports 101 E Broad St, Statesville, NC 28677
704-871-1444
Chip’s Lake Stop 648 PeeDee Ave, Norwood, NC 704-474-7154
Four Seasons Marine Supply 1584 Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC 28037
704-489-8242
General Store of Denver 6360 E Hwy 150, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
WAS Greenfield Market 522 Alexander St, Statesville, NC 28677 704-876-2613
Fishing Creek Taxidermy
Cierra Ln, Lando, SC 29724 803-789-6321
Game Trail Taxidermy
6280 County Line Rd, Mt Pleasant, NC 704-782-4497
Kimsey Museum Studio 5548 Candlewick Tr, Gastonia, NC 704-867-4616
Tommy’s Taxidermy 1313 Crowell Dairy Rd, Indian Trail, NC 704-753-1470
Trail’s End Taxidermy
459 Little River Rd, Ft Mill, SC 29715 803-547-5646
How to Clean a Fish
Step 1. Rinse any remaining slime and dirt off of the fish, and lay it on a cutting surface. Insert a knife in the hole on the underside of the fish. Cut upward along the belly to the head. Tips: Keep the knife blade shallow so you don’t puncture their intestines.. Use a small towel to get a secure grip on the fish while you clean it.
Step 2. Make a cut at the throat to separate the gills from the head.
Step 3. Spread the body open to remove the gills and entrails.
Step 4. Fish have a kidney along the lenght of the backbone. Scrape this out with a spoon or your thumbnail.
Step 5. Cut off the head if you desire, and remove the dorsal fin. Rinse the fish in cold, clean water and keep the fish cool until you are ready to prepare it.
[PORT]
The left side of the boat as you face the forward bow.
[GUNWALE]
The top surface of the boat’s side: GUNNEL
[FREEBOARD]
Distance from the waterline to the gunwale.
[BEAM]
The width of the boat at it’s widest point
[MIDSHIP]
Approximately the center of the boat.
[KEEL]
The backbone of the hull, extending the full center-line.
[DECK]
Structural Surface that covers the hull from gunwale to gunwale.
[CHINE]
The angle in the hull where the running surface meets the sides of the hull.
[STERN]
The rear of the boat: AFT
[SWIM PLATFORM]
[BOW]
The front end of the boat: FORWARD
[STARBOARD]
The right side of the boat as you face the forward bow.
[SOLE]
Floor of the cockpit, bow area or cabin.
[HELM]
Where the captain steers the boat
[HATCH]
Cover that encloses a storage compartment.
[COCKPIT]
The interior of the boat, not including the cuddy or cabin.
[HULL]
Sides, bottom, bow and transom of the boat from keel to gunwale.
[RUB RAIL]
Protective molding with a stainlesssteel or plastic insert around the boat’s outermost edge.
