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Charlotte, NC Fishing Trip — December

Your Charlotte, NC Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 35°F1.8" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

24 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
White CrappieLow
White Crappie
Various
Redear SunfishLow
Redear Sunfish
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarLow
Shortnose Gar
Various
White PerchLow
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassLow
Yellow Bass
Various
BowfinLow
Bowfin
Various
Redbreast SunfishLow
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Rock BassLow
Rock Bass
Various
Redfin PickerelLow
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumLow
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishLow
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassLow
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Longnose GarLow
Longnose Gar
Various
Black CrappieLow
Black Crappie
Various
Chain PickerelLow
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
TilapiaLow
Tilapia
Various

December Weather in Charlotte

53°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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
$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
1 / 3

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

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Mooresville3 guides · 28 mi

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.

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

Some waters may have specific regulations; check local 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.

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