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Black Mountain, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your Black Mountain, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 62°F7.9" rain · 23 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Black Mountain

74°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
7.9"
Rainfall
23
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

16 Guides Near Black Mountain

No guides are based in Black Mountain, but these guides operate nearby.

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Headwaters Outfitters - Headwaters Outfitters
Headwaters Outfitters

Headwaters Outfitters

4.8(573)Top Rated
Rosman, North Carolina
Davidson River Outfitters - Davidson River Outfitters
Davidson River Outfitters

Davidson River Outfitters

4.8(285)Top Rated

Davidson River Outfitters provides expert fishing guides in Western North Carolina mountains. Davidson River Outfitters also offer fishing schools and sells fishing gear and apparel.

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Maggie Valley Fly Shop - Maggie Valley Fly Shop
Maggie Valley Fly Shop

Maggie Valley Fly Shop

4.8(141)Top Rated
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides - Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides
Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides

Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides

4.9(121)Top Rated

Come spend a day on the river with us in Western NC! We can cover all your fly fishing needs from outfitting to guide services. Check out our two locations.

Weaverville, North Carolina
Pisgah Outdoors - Pisgah Outdoors
Pisgah Outdoors

Pisgah Outdoors

5(101)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide service located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, near the towns of Asheville, and Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest. Brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, a host of fishing opportunities. Wade trips on the Davidson River and surrounding small streams as well as Float Trips for Smallmouth Bass on the French Broad River.

freshwaterfly fishingSpeckled TroutSmallmouth Bass
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC - Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC
Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC

Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC

5(95)Top Rated

We specialize in guiding and teaching fly fishing for trout and smallmouth in Western North Carolina & East Tennessee.

Speckled Trout
Asheville, North Carolina
Hendersonville Outfitters - Hendersonville Outfitters
Hendersonville Outfitters

Hendersonville Outfitters

5(91)Top Rated

Looking for something different? Our musky floats are an adrenaline-pumping adventure for anglers seeking a challenge. Musky, also known as the fish of 10,000 casts, are elusive and powerful predators that require skill and patience to catch. While musky fishing can be challenging, the reward of landing one of these

Hendersonville, North Carolina
Southern Drifters Outfitters - Southern Drifters Outfitters
Southern Drifters Outfitters

Southern Drifters Outfitters

4.7(53)Top Rated
Burnsville, North Carolina
Western North Carolina Fish Hunter - Western North Carolina Fish Hunter
Western North Carolina Fish Hunter

Western North Carolina Fish Hunter

5(19)Top Rated

A fishing guide for muskie and trout in the Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, and Saluda areas

MuskieSpeckled Trout
Hendersonville, North Carolina
DB Bar D Outfitters, LLC - DB Bar D Outfitters, LLC
DB Bar D Outfitters, LLC

DB Bar D Outfitters, LLC

4.8(19)Top Rated

The Mills River valley is the ideal area to turkey hunt. It is the perfect combination of river bottoms, agricultural fields and open woodlands. Offering guided and unguided trips to meet your hunting needs. The perfect combination of river bottoms, agricultural fields and open woodlands makes for the perfect turkey hunting habitat.

Mills River, North Carolina
Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service - Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service
Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service

Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service

4.8(18)Top Rated

Asheville Drifters offers fishing trips to a wide variety of places to fish for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brook trout, or brown trout. We also offer half day and full day float trips and wading trips

Brook TroutBrown TroutRainbow Trout
Asheville, North Carolina
Two Fisted Fishing Adventures - Two Fisted Fishing Adventures
Two Fisted Fishing Adventures

Two Fisted Fishing Adventures

5(14)Top Rated

Two Fisted Fishing Adventures is proud to partner with some of the best businesses in the fishing industry and outdoor pursuits. Check them out here!

Bostic, North Carolina
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$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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
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F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Bryson City8 guides · 67 miBoone5 guides · 54 miAsheville4 guides · 13 miBanner Elk2 guides · 51 miPisgah Forest2 guides · 30 miBlowing Rock2 guides · 51 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.

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Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

There are no statewide size or creel limits for channel catfish in North Carolina. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to aggregate of striped bass and hybrid striped bass. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

Striped Bass
Season:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.
Bag Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.
Size Limit:Varies by location; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish.

Striped bass regulations are complex and vary significantly by river system and coastal area. Consult the NC Wildlife Resources Commission or NC Division of Marine Fisheries regulations before fishing.

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.

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