Banner Elk, NC Fishing Trip — December
Your Banner Elk, NC Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 26°F2.7" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
December Weather in Banner Elk
43°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
2 in Banner Elk + 12 Nearby
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
There are no statewide size or creel limits for blue catfish in North Carolina. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are included in the same aggregate limit.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
No regulations for carp in North Carolina.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
There are some exceptions to the statewide regulations on certain waters. Check posted signage or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website for specific regulations.