Catawba County · reservoir
James Lake
James Lake is a reservoir in Catawba County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
89°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
91°
68°
14 mph
55%
Sun
Drizzle
80°
70°
8 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hop Creek0.5 mi
- Muddy Creek1.2 mi
- Griffin Lake1.8 mi
- Henry Fork1.7 mi
- Jacob Fork1.7 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Barger Branch3.2 mi
- Shuford Mills Lake3.3 mi
- Geitner Branch3.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
James Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James Lake?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is James Lake?+
James Lake is a reservoir in Catawba County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.