Is there any truth to these stories? Orella. Wind advisory continues overnight, nearly 3,000 without power. "Lake Wylie monster?" Jessica Plate posted with her photo. 05-06-2015, 02:58 PM CarolinaWoman : 10,109 posts, read 10,395,323 times Reputation: 8573. At first, I thought it was a dog or deer, shoot, maybe a scuba diver!, The photo was taken around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, and the thing appeared at first to be swimming toward her, then turned away, she wrote. No, there are no alligators in Lake Wylie. [1], In 1924, the Southern Power Company raised the level of the dam and built the new Catawba Hydroelectric Station to replace the original. I fish all over the country, and Ive seen pretty much anything on the lake, he said, the only shocker was it was on this lake., Carnes said the gators spot also was good for fishing. "All of a sudden he flew out his line and the next thing you know, it's a gator," Figueroa said. [1], In October 1960, the power station was renamed the Wylie Hydroelectric Station, and the lake was renamed Lake Wylie in honor of W. Gil Wylie, one of the founders of the original Catawba Power Company that had created the lake and become Duke Power.[1]. Commenters on the photo had a long list of other possibilities. In August, kayakers spotted a 2-foot gator near Copperhead Island. About 60% of the 1,200 miles of shoreline are in SC, the other 40% in NC. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. One person suggested it was a a big nasty snake, while another said it was nothing more than a floating log. He said he fishes about 200 days on the lake. The average weight of a spotted bass caught in Lake Wylie is around 4 pounds, but the maximum size of spotted bass caught in Lake Wylie is approximately 22 inches long. Beavers, muskrats, and otters were a few other guesses. Julie Orr has been going out to Lake Wylie for more than 20 years and she says it's not the first time she's seen alligators in the lake. Same exact log, same exact position.. There is also fishing. It was rumored to have been first spotted alive on Saturday, and then discovered dead, floating in the water, just off highway 74. Anglers can also catch largemouth bass, spotted bass, and shad at Lake Wylie. Lake Wylie, which does not have alligators, is a dammed section of the Catawba River, south of Charlotte. The best sites for bass include the dam and drop-offs in the main channel. Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching this species of fish. Does Wylie have alligators? As in the case with the infamous Loch Ness monster, proof has never been found of anything large or monstrous in the river, though alligators have been found occasionally in the Catawba. Ive heard a few people say theyve seen them on the lake. ft. house located at 4075 Whittier Ln, Tega Cay, SC 29708 sold for $475,000 on Feb 27, 2023. This facility opened in August 1925, increasing the surface area of Lake Catawba from 668 acres (2.70 km2) to 13,400 acres (54.2 km2). I also heard the lake is not very clean. BELMONT, NC (WTVD) -- An unusual discovery was made in Lake Wylie on Sunday: an alligator. Heres the list, Chester County father pleads guilty to 2021 abuse of infant twins, sentenced to prison, Former Panthers site entrance, large home lots near Lake Wylie among Rock Hill plans, Death investigation after man found shot to death in Chester County, sheriff says, York County resident dies, nearly 100 York, Lancaster, Chester COVID-19 cases reported. Jessica Plate remains curious about whatever it was she saw and intends to keep investigating. "The first sighting was Friday. The truth is, Alligators do not live in Lake Wylie. In 2009, three 4-foot-long alligators were sighted near Elks Park Campground in Rock Hill, near Lake Wylie Dam. "I know this picture. Author John Hairr wrote in Monsters of North Carolina: Mysterious Creatures in the Tar Heel State that both the areas indigenous people of the Catawba Nation and European settlers have legends going back centuries of snake-like monsters living in the Catawba River. Also, there is a FAKE alligator head floating around the docks at Papa Doc's Shore Club. Bluegill can be caught using a variety of baits, such as worms, minnows, and even jigs. ROCK HILL, SC (WBTV) - Three alligators have been spotted swiming in Lake Wylie and it has people who spend time there concerned for their safety. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Dr. Kwane Stewart asked as he walked toward the pair. Canyon Lake Texas: The Most Beautiful Place in Texas. Mark Price has been a reporter for The Charlotte Observer since 1991, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. But we stayed away from it.. The registered business location is at 3001 Lake Terrace Drive, Wylie, TX 75098. The legend of a monster snake in the Catawba River dates back centuries, but some see new proof in a grainy photo taken over the weekend at Sunset Point on Lake Wylie. Lake Wylie sits on a peninsula that runs along the edge of Lake Wylie, a reservoir named for Dr. W. Gil Wylie in 1960. I dont think its posing a threat yet.. Anglers Carson Orellana and Chris Carnes trolled up on a 2-foot alligator sitting on a log near Copperhead Island Access Area. "It's possible somebody was along the coast caught a few and thought it would be funny to throw them in there," said Roberts. The wake it made was enormous! There is no way, this creature was way too big! she said. Winthrop University Biology Professor Doctor William Roberts saysfrom the pictures and video hehas seen the ripples seem to be alligators. Lake Wylie is a 12,000-acre lake on the northern border of South Carolina, at Tega Cay. Last Saturday, she says she saw more alligators, three to be exact. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said then the gators were likely illegally dumped because they arent native to the area. The lake has a surface area of approximately 13,443 acres (54.361 km2) with 325 miles (523km) of shoreline, and stretches from the Mountain Island Dam, south of Mountain Island Lake in North Carolina to the Wylie Dam on the south end of the lake. Ive been fishing Lake Wylie for about 10 years, he said. Another reason why experts believe the alligator was taken care of by somebody is because it's a lot wider than a typical American alligator, which suggests it has been fed by somebody. Troopers obtain arrest warrants on driver who blew past the bus flashing red lights and stop arm. This story was originally published April 9, 2015, 5:29 PM. "The one variable in this that there is that large plume of warm water from the nuclear power plant where the alligators can hang out all winter long and theoretically stay warm enough," said Dr. Roberts. Copyright 2022 lakeaccess.org - Sitemap, Lake Jennings Fishing: San Diegos Best Kept Secret, How Do Fish Get to Inland Lakes? More than likely it was released but we don't know that," Cody Walker, with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, said. 6 biologist, said he didnt expect the alligator to survive through winter. The Lake is named after the Wylie family, who were the original owners of the land. Are there any alligators in Lake Murray SC? James and Christine Thomas of Lake Wylie and 13-year-old twins Brandon and Chandler were paddling about 1 p.m. Aug. 3 when they saw an alligator lounging on a log on the water. The truth is, Alligators do not live in Lake Wylie. One involves monstrously large snakes that prey on people in the rapids and giant leech-like creatures, reported John Hairr in the 2013 book Monsters of North Carolina: Mysterious Creatures in the Tar Heel State.. Its likely that little alligator is probably going to die here, he said. Never seen an alligator in the Catawba River, but the local media has reported alligator . Lake Norman, another site near Charlotte created by damming the river, is said to be home to a creature called the Lake Norman Monster. Personally, Im not one to worry about that kind of stuff, he said. According to The Herald and Lake Wylie Pilot archives, DNR officers nabbed an 8-foot alligator in August 2002 on Lake Wylie. Rupert Medford, N.C Wildlife Resource Commission Dist. [Different Ways Fish Travel to Isolated Bodies of Water]. There are peddle boat rentals on Legg Lake. A 4- to 5-foot-long, 45-pound gator was found dead in Lake Wylie near the Highway 74 bridge in. It was in the same exact spot, Carnes said. On Tuesday officers from the North Carolina Wildlife Commission pulled the alligator from the waters. 2. "I mean this is a beautiful lake and we can't even enjoy it. Plate asked in the photo's accompanying text. Two fishermen got a shock April 5 while fishing on Lake Wylie. This story was originally published December 30, 2019, 7:40 AM. Jacob Cannon. It isnt close. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A family out on Lake Wylie this week spotted an alligator, according to WSOC-TV. "It looked kind of like a lizard; it . In 2000, officers found a gator in the Crowders Creek area of Wylie and in 1999, Catawba Nuclear Station employees spotted a 5- to 7-foot alligator lurking in a nearby lagoon. This expansive park features lakes . The next day, Antonio Figueroa and his brother were fishing on their kayaks when they spotted the gator. The nature center also has a pier where anglers can fish. She thinks the sensible explanation is that it was an alligator, despite the fact alligators dont live in Lake Wylie. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Medford said its likely someone released the gator into Lake Wylie. We dont want people feeding it, Medford said. In 2009, three 4-foot-long alligators were sighted near Elks Park Campground in Rock Hill, near Lake Wylie Dam. 3 alligators spotted in Lake Wylie - YouTube 3 alligators spotted in Lake Wylie 36,965 views May 13, 2009 22 Dislike Share Wcnc Newsroom 8.92K subscribers Three alligators have been. The Singular Fortean Society earns a fee as an Amazon Associate for qualifying purchases. Giant snakes were not the only mysterious creatures inhabiting the river in the days before European settlement of the region. TOCHI GRACE NWAJAGU (License #674737) is an Individual in WYLIE licensed by Board of Registered Nursing, an agency of California Departement of Consumer Affairs (DCA). Channel 9 was there Tuesday as officers from the North Carolina Wildlife Commission pulled the alligator from the waters. However, because it is a popular fishing destination, much fish will likely be in the Lake. Commenters on the photo had a long list of other possibilities. If the gator was caught, Medford said, the commission would work with zoos to place it, or euthanize it because moving it to a different location could harm local populations. The Southern Power Company was merged with Duke Power Company in 1927. If the alligator is presenting a threat to humans, in North Carolina, call N.C. Wildlife at 919-707-0010; in South Carolina, call 800-922-5431. "About 4 years ago, I was out on my dock and we were feeding the geese, and all of a sudden one went down and it was hollering and hollering," she said. The next day, Antonio Figueroa and his brother were fishing on their kayaks when they spotted the gator. Lake Wylie is a reservoir or man-made lake in the U.S. states of South Carolina and North Carolina. The Singular Fortean Society (Tobias & Emily Wayland) 2016-2020. Heres the list. The man-made lake was first formed when the Catawba Power Company built the Catawba Dam and Power Plant near India Hook, South Carolina in 1904. Julie Orr has been going out to Lake Wylie for more than 20 years and she says it's not the first time she's seen alligators in the lake. Wildlife officials believe those animals are likely exotic pets abandoned by their owners, despite alligators living naturally in other parts of North and South Carolina. But as Figueroa and his brother got closer, they saw the gator was dead. What lakes in north Texas have alligators? In 2009, three 4-foot-long alligators were sighted near Elks Park Campground in Rock Hill, near Lake Wylie Dam. This story was originally published August 13, 2014, 10:00 PM. [3] This dam impounded the Catawba River and created Lake Catawba, which was utilized to create hydro-electric power. You can catch them with various baits and lures, but the water levels at Lake Wylie are constantly fluctuating, making the fishing difficult. Its not big at all, but its definitely living there, said Carnes, 17, who lives on Lake Wylie. There is no way, this creature was way too big!, The Catawba Nation, a tribe of indigenous people based in the same area, has folklore that tells of multiple river monsters. Troopers obtain arrest warrants on driver who blew past the bus flashing red lights and stop arm. The children are scared to death," said Orr. She thinks the sensible explanation is that it was an alligator, despite the fact alligators dont live in Lake Wylie. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology. Mountain Island Lake is fed by the Catawba River, and is the smallest of the three man-made lakes that border Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie).Mountain Island Lake is managed by Charlotte-based company Duke Energy.The primary function of Mountain Island Lake is to provide drinking water for over 1 million residents of Charlotte and . After paddling to other coves they returned to see the gator still there. 6 biologist, said he doesnt expect the alligator to survive through winter. What is at the bottom of Lake Wylie? The Native Americans were not the only ones who believed that a monster lived in the Santee River system, of which the Catawba River is a major part. Lake Wylie is located in South Carolina and is a reservoir that the Duke Energy Corporation created. Alligators are a protected species in South Carolina and it's illegal to kill them. A 4- to 5-foot-long, 45-pound gator was found dead in Lake Wylie near the Highway 74 bridge in Belmont. "It was swimming out toward the bridge and just circling and I just said, 'That ain't no otter.' The only time an alligator has actually been in Lake Wylie is when someone caught an alligator somewhere else and dumped it here (and quickly picked up by Wildlife officials). Jacob Cannon said that he was hanging out with friends Saturday night at Belmont's Loftin Riverfront park when he saw the reptile. Fort Mill school district names new middle school principal as start date nears, Prime Fort Mill riverfront property among biggest York, Lancaster, Chester land sales, Fort Mill just named its top teachers and staff members for 2023. Jessica Plate remains curious about whatever it was she saw and intends to keep investigating. Lake Wylie is about 30 miles east of Charlotte and 20 miles north of Rock Hill. All You Need To Know. Beavers, muskrats, and otters were a few other guesses, Plate said. The state biologist said he went with and without the angler looking for the gator, but I never laid eyes on it.. I know this picture isnt the greatest, but tonight while walking around the lake in our neighborhood we saw this 3 to 4 foot thing moving in the water. (Jessica Plate). Photo at South Carolina lake resurrects talk of tribal legend, (Jessica Plate (custom credit) | Jessica Plate), Medical Marijuana bill passes NC Senate; some cannabis supporters against bill, Making breakfast burritos and cheater beans with Chef Elizabeth Barrick, Authorities searching for missing 12-year-old Gaston County girl, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video, Monsters of North Carolina: Mysterious Creatures in the Tar Heel State, though alligators have been found occasionally. South Carolina resident Jessica Plate posted a photograph to social media site Nextdoor recently that has some speculating about a monster in Lake Wylie. Its likely that little alligator is probably going to die here, said Medford, adding he doesnt expect it to grow much before winter. Lake Wylie's location on both the South Carolina and North Carolina borders makes it a common recreational destination for residents of nearby cities including Charlotte, Fort Mill, and Rock Hill. LAKE WYLIE Two fishermen got a shock April 5 while fishing on Lake Wylie. I always thought it was a fib people told. Read more top trending stories onwsoctv.com: 2023 Cox Media Group. One involves monstrously large snakes that prey on people in the rapids and giant leech-like creatures, reported John Hairr in the 2013 book Monsters of North Carolina: Mysterious Creatures in the Tar Heel State.. Lake Marion is known for its abundance of big fish and incredible wildlife. Lake Norman is said to host its own lake monster, which witnesses have described as being similar to a large sturgeon or alligator garalthough some say it is closer to an overgrown alligator. In August, kayakers spotted a 2-foot gator near Copperhead Island. It was in the same exact spot, Carnes said. After a local resident found the creature while kayaking, he pulled it to shore and called animal control. "Is this your boy?" Have a look, Commentary: Large or small, make life better for them all on Change a Pets Life Day, SC prosecutors will seek life sentence, not death penalty, for Alex Murdaugh in murder trial. "All of a sudden he flew out his line and the next thing you know, it's a gator," Figueroa said. There is no definitive answer to this question. "It was swimming out toward the bridge and just circling and I just said, 'That ain't no otter.' They said gators are natural in the Catawba River near Lake Wateree, but getting that far past all of the dams is very unusual. Please, does anyone know what it was! she added. Its not big at all, but its definitely living there, said Carnes, 17, who lives on Lake Wylie. He says that the catfish are biting at Lake Wylie and that the best spots for catching them are near the dam, in the creeks, and around structures. 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The wake it made was enormous! The largemouth bass is a widespread species of fish to catch in Lake Wylie. Most relevant sightings happened between 2016 and 2018, as 700-pound and almost 1,000-pound alligators were caught, ranging from 12-15 feet each. He said while people who learn about the gator say theyll never swim in the lake again, Carnes isnt worried.