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Sparta, NC Fishing Trip — December

Your Sparta, NC Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 43°F / Low 27°F1.9" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

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

December Weather in Sparta

43°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

11 Guides Near Sparta

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

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

The Speckled Trout Outfitters

5(374)Top Rated
Blowing Rock, 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
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
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
MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE - MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE
MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE

MOUNTAINS TO COAST FLY FISHING & SHOTGUN SPORTS GUIDE SERVICE

5(10)Top Rated

Mountains to Coast Fly Fishing & Hunting Guide Service in Boone, NC. Public and Private Trophy Trout Waters for the Year Round Fly Fishing Enthusiast.

Speckled Trout
Boone, North Carolina
Fly-Fishing Guide - Fly-Fishing Guide
Fly-Fishing Guide

Fly-Fishing Guide

5(4)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Boone, North Carolina. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Boone, North Carolina
Riverstone Fly Fishing - Riverstone Fly Fishing
Riverstone Fly Fishing

Riverstone Fly Fishing

5(3)Top Rated

Pat Stone has been fly fishing the Boone area and Eastern Tennessee since 2003, averaging 200 days a year on the water. He splits his time between the area's numerous small streams and the tailwaters in Tennessee. His main focus is sight fishing to the large brown trout found on the South Holston. He has been guiding the area since 2004 part time, and is now available full

Banner Elk, North Carolina
Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service - Rygid Audio Visual
Rygid Audio Visual

Chetola Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

An upscale resort in the mountains of Blowing Rock, North Carolina featuring a spa, lake, Timberlake's Restaurant, Bob Timberlake Inn, fly fishing and more.

freshwaterfly fishing
Piney Creek, 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
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Channel Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Crappie

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Boone5 guides · 37 miMooresville3 guides · 62 miBanner Elk2 guides · 42 miBlowing Rock2 guides · 40 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.

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.

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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