Fishing and Boating

Tanglewood Park offers fishing at Mallard Lake and Skilpot Lake.

All Tanglewood Park Rules and Regulations apply.
Any polluting of the water by urination, defecation, or littering is prohibited and will result in forfeiture of use of Mallard Lake at Tanglewood Park.
Personal/Private watercrafts are not permitted. A public access to the Yadkin River is available at the canoe access off of Highway 158 between the park entrance and bridge.
No trespassing will be allowed in the park after closing. Nighttime use of Mallard Lake and its facilities is strictly prohibited.
Please note Mallard Lake operation hours and that the boat rentals are closed every Wednesday.
Bank fishing is allowed in designated areas only.
Fishing requires a State Fishing License. All North Carolina Wildlife Fish and Game regulations apply.
Fishing is open year round, daily from 7 am to dusk.

*Fees: All fishing passes are purchased at the front gate upon entering the park

Daily Fishing Pass $1.50
Children under 12 FREE, when accompanied by paying adult
Annual Fishing Pass $ 30.00
*Fishing Fees do not include the daily admission gate fees

For Mallard Lake information please contact Tanglewood Park’s Welcome Center at 336-703-6400

What's Available

Children’s playground
Picnic tables with charcoal grills
Snack items are sold during business hours

2022 Mallard Lake Hours

Closed every Wednesday.

Date/Day of Week	Hours
May 28 - May 30 (Memorial Day Weekend) Saturday Sunday Monday	11:00 am - 7:00 pm 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
June 1 - June 13 (weekends only) Saturday Sunday	11:00 am - 7:00 pm 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
June 14 - August 8 Monday - Friday (excluding Wednesday) Saturday Sunday	11:00 am - 5:00pm 11:00 am - 7:00 pm 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
August 9 - September 5 (weekends only) Saturday Sunday	11:00 am - 7:00 pm 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*September 6 (Labor Day) Monday	11:00 am - 7:00 pm