Cooleemee, NC Fishing Trip — August
Your Cooleemee, NC Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 66°F4.2" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Cooleemee
80°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
3 Guides Near Cooleemee
No guides are based in Cooleemee, but these guides operate 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
There are no statewide size or creel limits for blue catfish in North Carolina. Anglers should check for local regulations on specific bodies of water.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size 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.
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.