Charlotte Area Lake Living: Lake Wylie
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First created in 1904, Lake Wylie is the oldest lake on the Catawba and the first power-generating lake along the river. It’s named after Dr. W. Gil Wylie who established the Catawba Power Company, the predecessor of Duke Power. In 1924, the Catawba Hydro Station near Fort Mill, S.C., was rebuilt, increasing the area of the lake to 13,443 acres and 325 miles of shoreline.
Southwest of Charlotte, Lake Wylie spans the N.C./S.C. border. With many creeks that feed into it, the lake is hailed for its excellent fishing opportunities. In fact, the lake was chosen to host the Bassmaster Classic in 2004.
McDowell Park, a 1,108-acre nature preserve along the shores of Lake Wylie, houses a nature center that features rare animals and plants. Its campground offers sites equipped with a grill, water and electricity as well as primitive sites. Also part of McDowell Park, Copperhead Island offers its own boat launch, fishing pier and primitive camping site.
Lake Wylie Public Access Areas
Upper Section
Allen Fishing Access Area—N/A
South Point Access Area—919-715-3155
Stowe Botanical Garden—704-825-4990
Lower Section
Copperhead Access Area—704-588-5224
Buster Boyd Access Area—N/A
McDowell Park—704-588-5224
Lake Wylie Marina—803-831-2101
River Hills Marina—803-831-7286
Carolina Crossing Marina—704-588-5463
Allison Creek Access Area—N/A
Nivens Creek Access Area—N/A
Ebenezer Access Area—803-366-6620
Fort Mill Access Area—N/A
Lake Club Marina—803-324-2232
704-896-5141 Office
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Categories: Recreation, Water, North Carolina, Charlotte - Southwest, Duke Power
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