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Fountain, NC Fishing Trip — October

Your Fountain, NC Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 53°F3" rain · 8 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

October Weather in Fountain

70°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Near Fountain

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

Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley - Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley
Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley

Cww Inshore Charters Captain Scooter Lilley

5(11)Top Rated

NC Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Striped Bass Charters | CWW Inshore Charters | United States

inshorefreshwaterSpeckled TroutSouthern Flounder
Williamston, North Carolina
Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters - Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters
Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters

Carolina Woods & Water Outfitters

5(9)Top Rated

North Carolina Whitetail Deer Hunting and Turkey Hunting

Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Tar Pam Guide Service - Tar Pam Guide Service
Tar Pam Guide Service

Tar Pam Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

Light tackle fishing guide service targeting speckled trout, redfish, flounder, tarpon, striped bass, and shad on the Pamlico, Pungo, and Roanoke Rivers.

freshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Bath, North Carolina
Second Sport Charters, LLC - Second Sport Charters, LLC
Second Sport Charters, LLC

Second Sport Charters, LLC

4.4(7)

Experience the thrill of fishing with Second Sport Charters, the top choice for Carolina Beach charters. Book your trip today!

Zebulon, North Carolina
Keep Castin' Charters - Keep Castin' Charters
Keep Castin' Charters

Keep Castin' Charters

5(2)Top Rated

Looking for the best fishing charter North Carolina has to offer? Look no further! Keep Castin' Charters offers the best fishing charter on the Neuse River!

New Bern, North Carolina
Wicked East charters - Wicked East charters
Wicked East charters

Wicked East charters

5(1)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of North Carolina fishing charters and reel in an adventure like no other from a destination of your choice! Book your trip today!

Washington, North Carolina
Buffalo Creek Guide Service - Buffalo Creek Guide Service
Buffalo Creek Guide Service

Buffalo Creek Guide Service

3.7(3)
inshore
Selma, 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

Bluegill

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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Oriental5 guides · 68 miSwansboro4 guides · 74 miHubert2 guides · 74 miNew Bern2 guides · 50 mi

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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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