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The Balsam Lake can be found on the Sam Knob USGS quad topo map. Balsam Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County in the state of North Carolina. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 35.2676, -82.9693 and the altitude is 3530 feet (1076 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Balsam Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Balsam Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 35.2676
Longitude: -82.9693
Elevation: 3530 ft (1076 m)
Locator Map - Balsam Lake
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Local Weather
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Saturday:
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Mostly clear. A slight chance of snow showers this evening. Windy and colder with lows 10 to 16. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Wind chill values as low as 4 below.
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Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
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