Chadbourn, NC Fishing Trip — October
Your Chadbourn, NC Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 55°F5.3" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairWhite Bass
Various
October Weather in Chadbourn
71°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
29 Guides Near Chadbourn
No guides are based in Chadbourn, but these guides operate nearby.
$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's Biting By Month
Peak
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit