Fishing Guides in Boone, North Carolina

Browse 5 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Boone

3 species reported in the Boone area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Boone, NC

Fishing in Boone in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Boone — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Boone in February

1 species is active in and around Boone in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in March

3 species are active in and around Boone in March: Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in April

3 species are active in and around Boone in April: Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in May

3 species are active in and around Boone in May: Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in June

3 species are active in and around Boone in June: Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in July

2 species are active in and around Boone in July: Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in August

1 species is active in and around Boone in August: Flathead Catfish. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in September

3 species are active in and around Boone in September: Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in October

2 species are active in and around Boone in October: Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in November

1 species is active in and around Boone in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Boone's 5 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Boone in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Boone — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Boone

Boone, North Carolina offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 5 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

Best Months

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in Boone

Largemouth Bass

Boone, North Carolina, situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, isn't the first place that comes to mind for largemouth bass, but several smaller lakes and reservoirs offer surprisingly good fishing. Watauga Lake, a short drive from Boone, is a popular destination.

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Flathead Catfish

While Boone, North Carolina, might be better known for trout, dedicated anglers can find flathead catfish in the New River and its impoundments. These fish are not as abundant as in larger, warmer river systems, but the chance to tangle with a big flathead in the mountains is a unique experience.

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Crappie

Crappie fishing around Boone, North Carolina, can be a rewarding experience, particularly in the area's reservoirs. Watauga Lake and smaller impoundments hold populations of both black and white crappie.

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