Charlotte, NC Fishing Trip — October
Your Charlotte, NC Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in October
24 species
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairWhite Crappie
Various
FairRedear Sunfish
Various
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairShortnose Gar
Various
FairWhite Perch
Various
FairYellow Bass
Various
FairBowfin
Various
FairRedbreast Sunfish
Various
FairRock Bass
Various
FairRedfin Pickerel
Various
FairFreshwater Drum
Various
FairGreen Sunfish
Various
FairGuadalupe Bass
Various
FairLongnose Gar
Various
FairBlack Crappie
Various
FairChain Pickerel
Various
FairWhite Bass
Various
FairTilapia
Various
1 in Charlotte + 3 Nearby
$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.
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North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
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.