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Elizabethtown, NC Fishing Trip — April

Your Elizabethtown, NC Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 56°F2.2" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Elizabethtown

77°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Elizabethtown

No guides are based in Elizabethtown, but these guides operate nearby.

Evolve Freediving - Evolve Freediving
Evolve Freediving

Evolve Freediving

5(57)Top Rated

Freediving Course taught by one of the best freedivers in the US. Spearfishing courses and freediving safety. Learn Freediving with Evolve.

Castle Hayne, North Carolina
The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle LLC - The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle LLC
The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle LLC

The Gator Hole Country Store and Tackle LLC

4.5(56)Top Rated
Winnabow, North Carolina
Fishing Beagle - Fishing Beagle
Fishing Beagle

Fishing Beagle

5(28)Top Rated

Fishing Beagle Adventures, LLC is a fishing charter operating out of New River, Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport & Fort Fisher. Inshore & near shore, the targeted species are Speckled Trout, Flounder, Red Drum, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass Bonito, & Bluefish. Our focus is making memories for families, kids and our military veterans.

Rocky Point, North Carolina
Busters Outdoors Guide Service - Busters Outdoors Guide Service
Busters Outdoors Guide Service

Busters Outdoors Guide Service

4.9(7)Top Rated

Nice fllounder catch %

Shallotte, North Carolina
Carolina Fly Guy - Carolina Fly Guy
Carolina Fly Guy

Carolina Fly Guy

Leland, North Carolina

Oak Island fishing charters await with Carolina Fly Guy and Captain Ashley Hux! Experience unforgettable adventures on the water. Book your trip today!

inshore
Leland, 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 / 2

Largemouth Bass

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

White Bass

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

Channel 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

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

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.

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

No regulations for carp in North Carolina.

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.

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