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Cleveland, NC Fishing Trip — April

Your Cleveland, NC Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 54°F2.7" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Cleveland

74°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Near Cleveland

No guides are based in Cleveland, but these guides operate 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

Spotted Bass

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

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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.

Buy License Online — North Carolina

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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are included in the same aggregate limit.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to aggregate of striped bass and hybrid striped bass. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.

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