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1. Bass Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bay Tree Lakes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Beaver Lake

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4. Cedar Cliff Lake

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5. Cliffside Lake

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6. Falls Lake

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7. Finger Lakes Of The South

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8. Fontana Lake

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9. Greenfield Lake

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10. Harris Lake

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11. Jordan Lake

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12. Lake Chatuge, North Carolina

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13. Lake Glenville

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14. Lake Hiwassee

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15. Lake James

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16. Lake Jocassee

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17. Lake Lure

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18. Lake Mattamuskeet

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19. Lake Tillery, North Carolina

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20. Lake Waccamaw

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21. Lookout Shoals Lake

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22. Oak Hollow Lake

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23. Tuckertown Reservoir

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24. White Lake

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25. Wildcat Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Among other great attractions, the eastern state of North Carolina is full of lakes and reservoirs that offer wonderful opportunities to fisherman You can find designated camping along the shore of most lakes in the state and all offer views beyond compare. The Appalachian mountains do their part to help add variety to water temperatures and wildlife alike.

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