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Lake Michie
Lake Michie offers some of the finest largemouth bass fishing in the Piedmont. N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission fishing licenses are required. Launch your own boat for a relaxing day of fishing without the hassles found at larger lakes. Lake Michie also offers an ADA accessible boat house, dock, and canoe/kayak launch.
2023 Season
- Lake Michie is open to the public Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from Friday, March 10 through Monday, November 6, 2023.
- Lake hours are from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
The lakes will also be open on the following holidays:
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
Lake Michie Fees
| Activity | City Resident with Play More Card | City Resident without Play More Card | Non-City Resident with Play More Card | Non-City Resident without Play More Card |
| Bank Fishing (per day) Youth / Teen (0-18) | $0 | $0 | $4.50 | $5 |
| Bank Fishing (per day) Adults (19-54) | $2.70 | $3 | $7.20 | $8 |
| Bank Fishing (per day) Seniors (55+) | $1.80 | $2 | $6.30 | $7 |
| Bank Fishing (seasonal pass) Youth / Teen (0-18) | $0 | $0 | $15 | $15 |
| Bank Fishing (seasonal pass) Adults (19-54) | $48 | $48 | $63 | $63 |
| Bank Fishing (seasonal pass) Seniors 55+ | $32 | $32 | $47 | $47 |
| Motor Boat Launch (per day) | $5.40 | $6 | $9.90 | $11 |
| Motor Boat Launch (seasonal pass) | $96 | $96 | $111 | $111 |
| Non-Motor Boat Launch | $4.50 | $5 | $9 | $10 |
| 6-Hour Boat / Canoe / Kayak Rental | $5.40 | $6 | $9.90 | $11 |
We do not give refunds or free rentals.
To receive the Play More Card discount, you must show your Play More Card to the attendant. Visit our Play More Card page for more information on the benefits program.
Lake Michie Lake Rules
- There is no swimming in Lake Michie.
- Dogs are not allowed on or in the lake.
- To launch a boat, you must show a government-issued photo ID.
- Lakes may only be accessed during operating hours, Friday through Monday mid-March to mid-November and with a permit purchased at the boathouse.
- Persons operating rental canoes and kayaks must wear a PFD (life jacket) at all times.
- No boats will be rented or launched after 4:30 p.m.
- No smoking, alcohol or weapons are permitted.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) / Life Jacket Rules
All boaters 12 and under must wear an approved PFD at all times. All boaters must have a USCG approved PFD with them on the boat at all times.
Failure to abide by City rules or State Law for PFDs will result in suspension of privileges or fines issued by the NC Wildlife Commission.
Underground Weather Station
Check out the Underground Weather Station for Lake Michie before heading out to the lake!
Contact Lake Michie
For more information about Lake Michie, please call:- 919-477-3906, Friday-Monday & mid-March to mid-November
- 919-560-4405, Tuesday-Thursday & mid-November to mid-March