Lake James
An NCWRC report states Lake James in Burke and McDowell counties covers 2,634 hectares (about 6,509 acres) at full pool and has a managed walleye fishery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
NCWRC walleye fishery
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
White Perch
Schools roam open water. Small jigs, spoons and worms.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Black Bear Boating Access AreaRampNCWRC boating accessDirections ↗
- Canal Bridge Boating Access AreaRampNCWRC boating accessDirections ↗
- Linville Boating Access AreaRampNCWRC boating accessDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake James are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- Three NCWRC boating access areas: Black Bear, Canal Bridge, Linville.
- Walleye are the focus of the managed fishery.
- Acreage converted from 2,634 ha at full pool.
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