Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in
Lake James
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General info
Lake James is a lake located in North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Spotted bass.
mstewart6508 +496 others fish here
Location
Official website
https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-james-state-parkAmenities
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Fishing regulations at Lake James, NC
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of March 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Lake James fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 196 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 230 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted bass - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Josephinaseligggg reported a nice Grass carp.
- @catfishhunter89 reported a nice Walleye.
- @Sage.of.Scales reported a nice Brook trout.
- @fishinwithbigs reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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