Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. John Muir

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Fishing and Boating in Western NC

North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission - The best resource for hunting, fishing and boating information, educational programs, WILD products, and other wildlife services for the citizens and visitiors of North Carolina.

NC License Requirements

Fishing and Hunting Fees - Resident - Non-Resident

Disabled Sportsman Info

NC Boating Regulations - Registration & Titling

NC National Forests fishing - Pisgah - Nantahala

Lakes for fishing and boating

Lake James - located in Marion at the base of the Linville Gorge, Lake James covers 6,510 acres with over 150 miles of shoreline.
State Park Map Lake James Map

Lake Lure - located about 45 minutes SE of Asheville, Lake Lure covers over 700 acres. Lake Lure Marina boating fees.

Lake Norman - located North of Charlotte, Lake James is the largest man made lake in NC covering 32,510 acres with 520 miles of shoreline. State Park Map Lake Norman Map

Lake Powhatan - smaller lake adjoining the NC Arboretum stocke with rainbow and brown trout. No boating.