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Hickory, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your Hickory, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 66°F4.7" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

August Weather in Hickory

80°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

17 Guides Near Hickory

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

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The Speckled Trout Outfitters - The Speckled Trout Outfitters
The Speckled Trout Outfitters

The Speckled Trout Outfitters

5(374)Top Rated
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Due South Outfitters - Due South Outfitters
Due South Outfitters

Due South Outfitters

5(381)Top Rated

From Big Brown and Rainbow Trout - To Wild Native Brook Trout. Due South Outfitters Chases Them All. Take a Look Today!

Brook TroutRainbow TroutSpeckled Trout
Boone, North Carolina
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
High Country Guide Service - High Country Guide Service
High Country Guide Service

High Country Guide Service

4.9(159)Top Rated

Boone's Orvis Fly Shop and Guide Service

Boone, North Carolina
Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service - Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service
Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service

Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service

5(87)Top Rated
Blowing Rock, 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
Elk Creek Outfitters - Elk Creek Outfitters
Elk Creek Outfitters

Elk Creek Outfitters

4.9(56)Top Rated

Musky inhabits three of our local big rivers: the New, Nolichucky and French Broad. ECO is well equipped to guide you on a Musky hunt with either conventional tackle or fly fishing gear.

Boone, North Carolina
MountainBound Fly Guides - MountainBound Fly Guides
MountainBound Fly Guides

MountainBound Fly Guides

5(21)Top Rated

MountainBound Fly Guides gear is here! If you fly fish, our Casey Underwood designed logo gear is for you!

Banner Elk, 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
Appalachian Fly and Yak LLC - Appalachian Fly and Yak LLC
Appalachian Fly and Yak LLC

Appalachian Fly and Yak LLC

4.8(25)Top Rated

Guided Fly Fishing and Kayak fishing in the Blue Ridge mountains of Ashe county, North Carolina

Creston, North Carolina
Two Fisted Fishing Adventures - Two Fisted Fishing Adventures
Two Fisted Fishing Adventures

Two Fisted Fishing Adventures

5(14)Top Rated

Two Fisted Fishing Adventures is proud to partner with some of the best businesses in the fishing industry and outdoor pursuits. Check them out here!

Bostic, North Carolina
West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service - West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service
West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service

West Fork Anglers -Fly Fishing Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated

Western NC and East TN Guide Service 828-964-8581

Linville, North Carolina
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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.

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

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Boone5 guides · 38 miAsheville4 guides · 70 miMooresville3 guides · 24 miBanner Elk2 guides · 40 miBlowing Rock2 guides · 34 miHendersonville2 guides · 72 mi

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

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

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.

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