Nearest Town: Morganton, NC


Lake Size: 6,812 Acres, over 150 miles of shoreline


Fishing Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill, White Perch, Catfish, and Muskie.


Lake Information: Lake James is cool, deep, and clear. Due to the cool water, it makes a great summertime lake. Lake James offers something not so common in North Carolina lakes, Walleye, and the fish of 10,000 casts the Muskie. Walleye fishing on Lake James is good all summer long, Muskie fishing is good in the spring and fall. Smallmouth Bass fishing on Lake James is some of the best in the state. Here, you will have a chance at a trophy Smallmouth anytime you fish. Largemouth Bass fishing on Lake James is good also. It has abundant White Perch fishing, and you may find a crappie or two mixed in with them. Lake James is one of the most beautiful lakes in North Carolina, and is always a great trip just because of the scenery. If you want to go try your hand at a Lake James fish let Colt Bass Fishing be your Lake James fishing guide.

Lake James

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