Spruce Pine, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your Spruce Pine, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 60°F5" rain · 23 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Spruce Pine

73°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
23
Rainy Days

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

21 Guides Near Spruce Pine

No guides are based in Spruce Pine, but these guides operate nearby.

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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.

North Carolina Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.

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Species Regulations

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.

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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are included in the same aggregate limit.

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