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Laurel Park, NC Fishing Trip — September

Your Laurel Park, NC Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 55°F1.9" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

September Weather in Laurel Park

73°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

17 Guides Near Laurel Park

No guides are based in Laurel Park, but these guides operate nearby.

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Headwaters Outfitters - Headwaters Outfitters
Headwaters Outfitters

Headwaters Outfitters

4.8(573)Top Rated
Rosman, North Carolina
Davidson River Outfitters - Davidson River Outfitters
Davidson River Outfitters

Davidson River Outfitters

4.8(285)Top Rated

Davidson River Outfitters provides expert fishing guides in Western North Carolina mountains. Davidson River Outfitters also offer fishing schools and sells fishing gear and apparel.

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Rivers Edge Outfitters - Rivers Edge Outfitters
Rivers Edge Outfitters

Rivers Edge Outfitters

4.7(373)Top Rated

Fly-fish the Trout Capital of NC, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Half Day and Full Day in North Carolina. How tight are your lines?

Speckled Trout
Cherokee, North Carolina
Brookings Anglers- Cashiers - Brookings Anglers- Cashiers
Brookings Anglers- Cashiers

Brookings Anglers- Cashiers

4.9(212)Top Rated

Home - North Carolina's Brookings Cashiers Village Anglers

Cashiers, North Carolina
Maggie Valley Fly Shop - Maggie Valley Fly Shop
Maggie Valley Fly Shop

Maggie Valley Fly Shop

4.8(141)Top Rated
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides - Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides
Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides

Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides

4.9(121)Top Rated

Come spend a day on the river with us in Western NC! We can cover all your fly fishing needs from outfitting to guide services. Check out our two locations.

Weaverville, North Carolina
Pisgah Outdoors - Pisgah Outdoors
Pisgah Outdoors

Pisgah Outdoors

5(101)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide service located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, near the towns of Asheville, and Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest. Brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, a host of fishing opportunities. Wade trips on the Davidson River and surrounding small streams as well as Float Trips for Smallmouth Bass on the French Broad River.

freshwaterfly fishingSpeckled TroutSmallmouth Bass
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC - Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC
Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC

Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC

5(95)Top Rated

We specialize in guiding and teaching fly fishing for trout and smallmouth in Western North Carolina & East Tennessee.

Speckled Trout
Asheville, North Carolina
Hendersonville Outfitters - Hendersonville Outfitters
Hendersonville Outfitters

Hendersonville Outfitters

5(91)Top Rated

Looking for something different? Our musky floats are an adrenaline-pumping adventure for anglers seeking a challenge. Musky, also known as the fish of 10,000 casts, are elusive and powerful predators that require skill and patience to catch. While musky fishing can be challenging, the reward of landing one of these

Hendersonville, North Carolina
Southern Drifters Outfitters - Southern Drifters Outfitters
Southern Drifters Outfitters

Southern Drifters Outfitters

4.7(53)Top Rated
Burnsville, North Carolina
Western North Carolina Fish Hunter - Western North Carolina Fish Hunter
Western North Carolina Fish Hunter

Western North Carolina Fish Hunter

5(19)Top Rated

A fishing guide for muskie and trout in the Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, and Saluda areas

MuskieSpeckled Trout
Hendersonville, North Carolina
BLUE CHIP FLY FISHING LLC - BLUE CHIP FLY FISHING LLC
BLUE CHIP FLY FISHING LLC

BLUE CHIP FLY FISHING LLC

4.9(17)Top Rated

Expert guide Ed Hudon of Blue Chip Fly Fishing knows every creek, river, and secret fishing hole within 20 miles of Bryson City in western North Carolina.

Bluefish
Whittier, 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

Carp

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

Channel Catfish

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Bryson City8 guides · 56 miAsheville4 guides · 19 miBanner Elk2 guides · 74 miPisgah Forest2 guides · 10 miBlowing Rock2 guides · 74 miHendersonville2 guides · 2 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 freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

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

No regulations for carp in North Carolina.

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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