Gaston County · reservoir
R E Rankin Lake
R E Rankin Lake is a reservoir in Gaston County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
90°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
70°
12 mph
38%
Sun
Showers
85°
72°
10 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Stanley Creek1.3 mi
- South Stanley Creek1.7 mi
- Taylors Creek2.5 mi
- Leepers Creek2.5 mi
- Killian Creek2.5 mi
- Dutchmans Creek3.3 mi
- Harwood Lakes3.4 mi
- Johnson Creek3.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
R E Rankin Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish R E Rankin Lake?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is R E Rankin Lake?+
R E Rankin Lake is a reservoir in Gaston County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.