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Lake Phelps in North Carolina is
a big, fresh water lake, some 5 miles across, with an average
depth of 4 feet. The water is notably clear. Most of the bottom
is white sand. The shoreline of Lake Phelps is lined with bald
cypress trees that provide habitat for birds, turtles fish and
other North Carolina wildlife.
Lake Phelps is known for it’s unpredictable conditions.
Calm waters can turn to sizeable waves seemingly without warning.
Also, because of the lake’s size, boaters would so well
to keep their position relative to the shore in mind, as sudden
storms can be quite hazardous.
Lake Phelps is one of the best of the North Carolina lakes, but
has the added benefit of being uncrowded through most of the year,
with the possible exception of hunting season. The winter is considered
to be the best time for migratory bird watching at Lake Phelps. |
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