Right in the middle of North Carolina’s Coastal tourism is Lake Mattamuskeet, the state’s largest natural lake. Depths of the lake average only two to three feet and and encouraged its name, which comes from a Native American word that means “near mosh or bog.” Lake Mattamuskeet is a beautiful location for bird watching or walking along the gravel roads and boardwalk. The educational visitor center is a good resource for information on the wildlife and lake itself. As these are wetlands, it can be tricky to navigate via boat, however it is possible. Along with bass and trout, anglers can find blue crabs as well from March through October.

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