Catawba River Fishing Questions

So I was in Charlotte with my buddy and our girlfriends. We went to the National White Water Center and it was so dang hot we decided to get in their kayaks just to get in the water. It was my first time on the Catawba and it looks like a nice river. My friend and I got an idea to get our kayaks and do a float trip. So here are my questions to you anglers and boaters...

1. We are thinking of floating from just below Lake Norman down to Wylie Lake. Are there any river maps or river trails?

2. How is the fishing on that river?

3. What are some good lures for that river?

4. Are there any places for us to stop half way ish and camp?

If you can help me out I would really appreciate it. We are looking to get a few other guys together and go the Labor day weekend on a 2 day float. I posted this in another forum but no one replied at all. So thanks in advance if you can help at all.