These areas are prone to a sudden rise and violent turbulence in the water. Not sure what was going on but water was flowing. We pride ourselves on our expert guides and our exceptional reputation in the area. The views are breathtaking. Duke Power manages the Bridgewater Hydro Station on Lake James and releases water for power generation into the Catawba River below the dam. The Catawba Tailrace has been stocked with brown trout. Lake James is a 6,528 acre reservoir located in Burke County, North Carolina. Always exercise caution when boating or fishing on lakes and rivers.

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We specialize in guiding on the Catawba River and offer float and wade fishing trips. Are you ready for some…… Delayed Harvest fishin???

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35.7373, -81.8343 Catawba River- Game land portion below blue ridge parkway & from first bridge on. For updates on lake levels and project information, visit the Duke Energy website “Check Lake Levels” page at http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/levels.asp, or call the Lake Information Line at (800) 829-5253. HookandBullet.com, a Montlake Media brand.

“With the region’s persistent dry conditions, it is possible Lake James’ lake levels may gradually decline from lack of rain outside of any Duke Energy lake management actions,” said Erin Culbert of Duke Energy’s corporate communications in a Wednesday news release. View options for Catawba River Fishing Guides at the Burke County website. You can also email us at matt@thecatawbaangler.com. Thanks Guys! Lake James is a 6,528 acre reservoir located in Burke County, North Carolina. Pingback: Catawba Fishing Report | wilsoncreekoutfitters.com, Your email address will not be published. B. HookandBullet.com was built for the outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen using a crowd sourcing model whereby we leave the local knowledge to the locals. Looks like Jan 2012 before new turbines are ready to go….. here’s some recent info we found… nice place to relax.

Duke Energy engineers have developed plans to test and begin using the new hydro station turbines while the existing hydro station is still in service. Grab your waders, canoe or kayak and venture out to the tranquility of the Morganton area. Delayed Harvest is here – stocking this week! Catawba River (Morganton Greenway) Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. jennie tillery. There are four boat ramps as well as four commercial marinas. greenway follows the catawba river for approx 2 miles with fitness stations, resturant and city park all encompessed in it.

These headwaters have been afforded protected status with the goal of Trophy Trout water designation. The Catawba Angler is a fly fishing and light tackle guide service based out of Old Fort, North Carolina. “Buck” Duke, spans McDowell and Burke counties, N.C., and is formed by damming three streams: the Catawba River, Paddy Creek, and the Linville River. Please remember to stay 300 feet away from the upstream and downstream sides of the dam and powerhouse. Caution: Do not enter the tailrace section directly below hydroelectric stations. 35.8961, -81.7455 Carroll Creek- Game lands above SR 1405.

Once the new hydro station generating units have been tested and placed in service, Duke Energy will then permanently disconnect the old station in a 30-day outage likely to be scheduled for mid-January 2012. Of course access is still an issue. Stopped by the powerhouse yesterday and saw a great site….. water flowing out of the NEW powerhouse!!!!!

So not sure when everything will get rolling but it sure was nice seeing the water flowing. Lake James is a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina which straddles the border between Burke and McDowell Counties. Delayed Harvest waters are creeks and rivers that receive trout stockings from the NCWRC. We invite you to share your passion and your expertise. Expect to have your rod bending on brown trout, striped bass, yellow perch, and sunfish. More specifically, it can be found at 35.7454071044922 and -81.6848220825195. #4.24.0.

..." Johns River, "This is a great creek to take your kids fishing. We recommend linking up with a local guide for more info. Helpful. Several workers were standing on the walkway watching the water flowing out of the new powerhouse.

We guide on Curtis Creek, Mill Creek, and the Catawba River which have delayed harvest sections.

Bridgewater Hydro Station has two generating units. From the dam to Watermill bridge access provides good numbers of feisty brown trout willing to eat your fly.

Aug. 17–The fall outage Duke Energy (DUK) was planning in September at the Bridgewater Hydro Station has been rescheduled for winter. Duke Energy may, at any time, and without prior warning, change operations of our hydro facilities in response to high electricity demand, flooding, electric system emergencies or other conditions. WCO offers shuttle services for angles floating the river. TheDiner wrote a review Dec 2018. Make edits, update details, share reports, and record your catches with photos, locations, and much more. Catawba River Fishing (Morganton): The tailrace below Lake James flows east to the Atlantic Ocean and is the only Special Regulated Trout Waters in NC which requires a special trout fishing license. Nice! Date of experience: February 2019. Construction at the new Bridgewater Hydro Station is about 85-percent complete. This reservoir is created by three dams on the Catawba, Linville, and Paddy Creeks that were completed in 1923. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. Just give us a call to set up the details.

“Buck” Duke, spans McDowell and Burke counties, N.C., and is formed by damming three streams: the Catawba River, Paddy Creek, and the Linville River.

Dec 27, 2017 - Catawba River (Morganton Greenway) ... Lake James.

We are now booking full day float trips, which include a streamside lunch, beverages and snacks. 3 Green River 10 North Fork Catawba River 17 South Toe River 24 Dan River 31 Roaring River 4 Catawba River 11 Upper Creek/Warrior Fork 18 Cheoah River 25 Watauga River 32 Stony Fork 5 Henry Fork River 12 Wilson Creek 19 Little Tennessee River 26 Elk Creek 33 Yadkin River The new Bridgewater powerhouse is being built downstream from the original 1919 hydro station to accommodate upcoming federally required seismic stability work on the Linville Dam in 2012. View Other Burke County Adventures View Other Fishing Spots. All rights reserved. Lake James has 150 miles... Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy.

Located on Lake James in Morganton, N.C., it began commercial operation on May 4, 1919. Share. This allows Lake James to continue at a normal operating range for the rest of 2011, rather than requiring the lake to be lowered slightly to 95 feet as previously expected. All Rights Reserved. 35.6597, -81.6384 Henry Fork-Lower south mountain state park line downstream to SR 1919 at Ivy creek. For float fisherman a nice state maintained ramp is located just downstream from the dam and a take out ramp is located 8 miles downstream which is maintained by the city of Glen Alpine. "At 2AM 2today I reeled in a 20lb striper caught using chicken livers.

Followers 534 Catches 42 Spots 3. Some home sites over­look the river, some provide awesome views of the mountains, and some include both.

Our oar frame rafts are the perfect platform to access the remote stretches of this river. Catawba River Fishing (Morganton): The tailrace below Lake James flows east to the Atlantic Ocean and is the only Special Regulated Trout Waters in NC which requires a special trout fishing license.

We specialize in guiding on the Catawba River and offer float and wade fishing trips.

We guide on Curtis Creek, Mill Creek, and the Catawba River which have delayed harvest sections. The Catawba River in Burke County offers universally accessible piers, canoe, and shoreline access for fishing. Great info much needed! These headwaters have been afforded protected status with the goal of Trophy Trout water designation. Duke Energy Information Line 800-829-5253 then select options 1, 1, 2, then 1 for Bridgewater, Duke Energy Flow Arrival & Recession Times. We’re proud to offer this service and hope it helps you find more fish willing to eat your fly!

Located on Lake James in Morganton, N.C., it began commercial operation on May 4, 1919.

Location: McDowell and Burke counties, North Carolina. The Catawba Angler, 750 Ebenezer Church Road, Old Fort, NC, 28762, United States. Scope Adjustment: 2-Shot Method to Scope Sighting.

For more information about trip offerings, give us a call at 828-460-2390. We are nestled in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest and have permits to fish any creek or river around the Asheville area. Morganton, North Carolina 16 contributions 3 helpful votes. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. Nice brown caught on the “Catawba Bugger”. Developed by VanNoppen. Required fields are marked *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:

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