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Charlotte, NC Fishing Trip — April

Your Charlotte, NC Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 56°F3.3" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

24 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Redear SunfishGood
Redear Sunfish
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarGood
Shortnose Gar
Various
Yellow BassGood
Yellow Bass
Various
BowfinGood
Bowfin
Various
Redbreast SunfishGood
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Rock BassGood
Rock Bass
Various
Redfin PickerelGood
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumGood
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishGood
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassGood
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various
Chain PickerelGood
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Charlotte

76°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Charlotte + 3 Nearby

Fishers of Men Guide Service - Fishers of Men Guide Service
Fishers of Men Guide Service

Fishers of Men Guide Service

5(220)Top Rated

Lake Norman Fishing Guide, Fishing Trips, Lake Norman Fishing

Mooresville, North Carolina
Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters - Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters
Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters

Set’N Hooks Fishing Charters

5(58)Top Rated

Give the gift of a memorable fishing experience! Purchase for yourself or that special someone in your life!

Mooresville, North Carolina
Turtlehead Charters LKN - Turtlehead Charters LKN
Turtlehead Charters LKN

Turtlehead Charters LKN

5(20)Top Rated

Meet Captain Frank Viola, your Lake Norman fishing guide. With decades of experience from Florida to North Carolina, Frank brings expert knowledge in bass, crappie & striper fishing. Learn about partnerships and opportunities with Turtlehead Charters LKN.

CrappieLargemouth BassStriped Bass
Mooresville, North Carolina
McKnight Outfitting LLC - McKnight Outfitting LLC
McKnight Outfitting LLC

McKnight Outfitting LLC

5(4)Top Rated

Discover personalized fly fishing trips with expert guide Ryley McKnight. Tailored experiences in scenic waters across the U.S. to elevate your skills.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Prepare for Your Trip

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
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Charlotte from ~$150/night
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Pickup in Charlotte

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

Things to Do in Charlotte

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Striped Bass

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

Catfish

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

Carp

freshwater
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

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

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

Buy License Online — North Carolina

Species 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.

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.

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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