Brunswick, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your Brunswick, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 70°F7.3" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Brunswick

83°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
7.3"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

47 Guides Near Brunswick

No guides are based in Brunswick, but these guides operate nearby.

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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 inshore / nearshore / offshore / deep sea Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

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.

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

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

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