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Mallard Lake Upper

Mallard Lake Upper is a reservoir in North Carolina, near Forsyth County.

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Fish species in Mallard Lake Upper

Mallard Lake Upper is a reservoir in Forsyth County, and on a first trip I would start around one short starting zone and stay there until I get a clear read from the first hour. I would keep the opening plan simple around one sheltered area near the launch and leave it alone until I learn something from the first setup.

Mallard Lake Upper Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

A dependable standalone set of acreage, depth, and volume figures is not readily available for Mallard Lake Upper, so I would not guess at them until a verified bathymetric map supports the measurement and would work one straightforward area near the launch until I learn something from the opening stretch.

Fish Species and Best Baits

For anglers, the useful species information for Mallard Lake Upper includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Redear Sunfish, so I would start with one realistic target around one promising piece of water and let it run until I find a repeatable bite in the first area. Bass anglers on Mallard Lake Upper can start with a shallow crankbait or spinnerbait around one easy-to-read piece of water, then switch to a worm or jig when I find a repeatable bite in the first adjustment.

A Practical Mallard Lake Upper Game Plan

I would approach Mallard Lake Upper by choosing one manageable section of bank, one target, and a small tackle selection, then change depth before changing every bait after I see a pattern develop in the first few casts. If I see a pattern develop in the nearby water, I would stop searching randomly and fish one nearby section of bank properly on Mallard Lake Upper. If I see a pattern develop in the opening stretch, I would make a note of what happened around one short section of bank and use that as the starting point the next time I fish Mallard Lake Upper.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    North Carolina 2026-2027 Inland Fishing Regulations

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Manmade Wetlands and Pond Management Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Channel Catfish Species Profile

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Manmade Wetlands and Pond Management Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redear Sunfish — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Manmade Wetlands and Pond Management Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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