North Carolina · USA
Lake James
- Region
- North Carolina, USA
- Regulation zone
- North Carolina statewide regulations
Species in Lake James
Walleye
Grass Carp
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Seasons & limits — North Carolina statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Open in all public waters except as listed for specific waters | No size limit; daily creel 8 | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Walleye (Lake James and tributaries): 15-inch minimum; daily creel 8
- Grass carp: no grass carp may be possessed, except one fish per day may be taken and possessed with archery equipment
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Species: North Carolina state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.