Lakes along the east coast?

[C_wernett]

Does anyone know of any lakes in the easter part of the state, roughly 1 hr. drive along or from the coastline, that are good for bagging big cats? I'm hearing the names of a lot of lakes like Tillery, Badin, Norman and the such, but those are all a 4 hour plus drive for me to get there. I've got the Cape Fear and Nuese here, but don't have sufficient access to them. So I'm looking for some other waters that you guys might know of....Thanks!!!

[CMJ]

I've heard of a lake, I think the name is Sutton lake, not sure. The cape fear is suppose to be loaded with big cats.

[Tomahawk]

Well you also have Gaston Lake ans Kerr lake. Gaston is know to have some big cats, stripers and walleye.

[C_wernett]

Cats and walleyes!!! I haven't seen much walleye since I left Iowa. And a few cats and striper to boot...where is this place?