Lake James Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 1040'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/10/09 10:08 AM
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Pokagon State Park is located near Angola off I-69. Natural lakes abound in this area and the park borders on Lake James and Snow Lake which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. Day-Use Fishing yes Hiking Trail, miles yes Picnicking yes Swimming Beach, feet yes Nature Center yes Nature Programs yes Boating Boat Rental yes Camping Electric Sites, # 273 Flush Toilets yes Dumpstation yes Showers yes Camp Commissary yes Camper Cabins, # yes Youth Group Camp, capacity yes Winter Sledding yes Cross-Country Skiing yes Ice Fishing yes Accommodations Lodge Rooms, # 134 Game Room yes Restaurant yes

Lake James is a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina which straddles the border between Burke and McDowell Counties. It is named for tobacco tycoon and benefactor of Duke University, James Buchanan Duke. The lake lies behind a series of 4 earthen dams, and was created by Duke Power between 1916-1923 as a hydro-electric project.[1] It still generates power today, and is the uppermost lake on the Catawba River system.