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Belews Lake is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to several species of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips for Belews Lake include using live bait and targeting underwater structures. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Channel Catfish
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Flathead Catfish
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White Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Green Sunfish
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Redear Sunfish
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Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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NEW RIVER AT ALLISONIA
2024-12-21T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
2730cfs | 2.09ft | 1860ft |
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SECOND CREEK NEAR BARBER
2024-12-21T02:00:00.000-05:00 |
79cfs | 2.9ft | 645ft |
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TICK CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON SPRINGS
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
1cfs | 2.18ft | 456ft |
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SMITH RIVER AT BASSETT
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-05:00 |
275cfs | 2.09ft | 770ft |
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DEEP RIVER AT RAMSEUR
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
119cfs | 1.23ft | 437ft |
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SMITH RIVER AT SMITH RIV CHURCH NR WOOLWINE
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
39cfs | 2.51ft | 1240ft |
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PIGG RIVER NEAR SANDY LEVEL
2024-12-21T02:00:00.000-05:00 |
252cfs | 2.85ft | 632ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| West Morris Mtn. | |||
| Arrowhead | |||
| Morrow Mountain State Park | |||
| Uwharrie Hunt Camp | |||
| Woodrun | |||
| Tanglewood Park |
