Lake Glenville, North Carolina Fishing.

Location and Fishing Information: Lake Glenville was formally known as Thorpe Reservoir until 2002 and it sits in Jackson County. It’s construction started in 1941 and covers just under 1,500 acres of surface area. There is said to be a maximum depth over 130 feet.

Popular fish species in Lake Glenville

There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. So, what type of fish are in this lake? You can find Catfish, Crappie, Walleye, Perch, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass on these waters.

Species Regulations

Bass: The size and limit depends on what body of water you are fishing. You can find the game fish chart here.

Crappie: Most areas of North Carolina waters the minimum size is at least 8 inches, however there are other lakes and reservoirs that have different stipulations which can be found here

Walleye: Most lakes there is no size limit and the Creel limit is 8 except for a select few areas.

Sauger: There is a 15 inch minimum and a Creel limit of 8 statewide.

Sunfish: 30 Creel limit but you can have no more than 12 redbreast sunfish.

Non-Gamefish: Certain restrictions apply.

Lake Glenville fishing videos

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