Question 1

What do you need to know about Belews Lake?

Accepted Answer

Belews Lake is a nearly 4,000 surface acre lake in North Carolina and provides cooling for Duke Energy Belews Creek coal-burning power plant. The warm water runnoff keeps Belews Lake warm all year long and allows the bass stay active in the cold winter months. Largemouth and crappie are the fish anglers target most but other species like crappie and catfish have been growing as well. The water is relatively clear and fish will travel to deeper depths than other lakes where they can still find forage and stay cool in the summer heat. In the fall and spring, bass and crappie can be found in the shallow clear waters near shore. Select natural color patterns of bait and tackle when fishing these clear waters.

Question 2

What is Belews Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Belews Lake is a 3679.02 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 35ft. and a clear water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Belews Lake?

Accepted Answer

Belews Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish.

Belews Lake (NC)Fishing Reports

Belews Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Topwater (Popping) in Fall (Docks)

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Fishing Report for Spotted Bass using Spinnerbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)

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