North Carolina Lakes

[wakeboard dad]

Considering relocating to western NC. What lakes are good and what should I avoid. How long is the typical season?

Any and all info appreciated.

I'm currently in Michigan so our season is pretty short.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[Buttafewcoe]

Ah,a fellow wolverine.....
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I moved to NC in the spring of '83 from Royal Oak Mi (9 mile and Dequindre, (Hazel Park, actually)) and wouldn't go back fer nuttin.
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Currently live in Hickory and boat in Lake Hickory. Have been to Lake Norman (big water), Lake James (cool water), Center Hill (TN)( a great time was had by all), Dale Hollow (TN) (another not too far away). There's a few east of where I am but gots no comment, cuz never been there.
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Machinist by trade.
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Good opportunities, season runs from late March to middle / end October.
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C'mon down...the water's fine
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:o
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B

[Chefwong]

I'm from MI and we but our peirs in the end of march and take them out October, so you can get a 6-7 month season up there It's not to bad.