Gaston County · reservoir · 72 acres
Rankin Lake
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
Partly cloudy
86°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
65°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
71°
14 mph
44%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Gaston County Farm Lake1.3 mi
- Evans Lake2.9 mi
- Oakland Lake3.5 mi
- Oates Creek3.7 mi
- Robinwood Lake4.7 mi
- Coley Creek4.9 mi
- Hoyle Creek4.5 mi
- Robinsons Lake5.3 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.
Rankin Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish 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 Rankin Lake?+
Rankin Lake is a reservoir in Gaston County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.