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Balsam Lake fishing reports

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

5 in · 3 oz

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Brown trout

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

5 in · 5 oz

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Spotted bass

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General info

Balsam Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, and Brown trout.

Location

35°16′7″N 82°58′10.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Balsam Lake, NC

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35°16′7″N 82°58′10.7″W
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Cities nearby

Glenville

11.1 miles away

Rosman

12.0 miles away

Cullowhee

12.3 miles away

Brevard

13.8 miles away

Lake Junaluska

18.1 miles away

Maggie Valley

18.4 miles away

Highlands

19.6 miles away

Canton

20.9 miles away

Caesars Head

22.8 miles away

Cherokee

24.0 miles away

Franklin

24.0 miles away

Salem

26.3 miles away

Tamassee

26.9 miles away

Sky Valley

28.4 miles away

Bryson City

29.0 miles away

Pickens

30.2 miles away

Keowee Key

30.7 miles away

Six Mile

33.0 miles away

Walhalla

34.8 miles away

West Union

35.4 miles away

Clayton

36.5 miles away

Longcreek

37.7 miles away

Tate City

38.6 miles away

Tiger

39.2 miles away

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FAQ about Balsam Lake fishing

Balsam Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°16′7″N 82°58′10.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Balsam Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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