Elizabeth City, NC Fishing Trip — December

Your Elizabeth City, NC Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 32°F3.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

December Weather in Elizabeth City

51°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

74 Guides Near Elizabeth City

No guides are based in Elizabeth City, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

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

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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.

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.

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

There are no statewide size or creel limits for channel catfish in North Carolina. 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.

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