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St. James, NC Fishing Trip — August

Your St. James, NC Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 72°F7" rain · 18 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

August Weather in St. James

84°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

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

100 Guides Near St. James

No guides are based in St. James, but these guides operate nearby.

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Salty Dawg Fishing Charters - Captain Harvey Wall
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From $450
Captain Harvey Wall

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters

4.9(85)Top Rated

Salty Dawg Fishing Charters specializes in Inshore, Nearshore, Shark Fishing, and Kids Fishing Charters. Based in Ocean Isle Beach NC, but also serving Sunset Beach NC and Holden Beach NC. Veteran-Owned.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Up to 4
Hot Ticket Fishing Charters - Hot Ticket Fishing Charters
Hot Ticket Fishing Charters

Hot Ticket Fishing Charters

5(308)Top Rated

Carolina Beach Fishing Charters frequently asked questions about Offshore Fishing, Inshore Fishing & Bottom Fishing in Carolina Beach.

Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Intracoastal Angler - Intracoastal Angler
Intracoastal Angler

Intracoastal Angler

4.8(342)Top Rated

Intracoastal Angler is a fishing supply and lifestyle store based out of Wilmington, NC. Shop fishing gear and explore the latest in hats, hoodies, shirts, and accessories to fit your fishing lifestyle at Intracoastal Angler.

Wilmington, North Carolina
Tour H2O - Tour H2O
Tour H2O

Tour H2O

4.9(270)Top Rated

We offer Pontoon boat tours, Tiki boat tours, Kayak tours, and family fishing trips

Holden Beach, North Carolina
BlackBird Guide Services - BlackBird Guide Services
BlackBird Guide Services

BlackBird Guide Services

5(149)Top Rated

Give us a shout and book your Fishing Charter with BlackBird Guide Services today! We look forward to hearing from you and showing you our beautiful coast.

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Hurricane Fleet Charter Fishing & Dolphin Cruises

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Calabash, North Carolina
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Oak Island, North Carolina
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Oak Island Fishing Charters

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Check out Oak Island Fishing Charters for your Offshore, Nearshore, Backwater or kids fishing adventure!

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4.2(486)

Loads of info about fishing the Carolina Coast from Calabash, NC to Myrtle Beach, SC, we share stories, tips, and local fishing lore.

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Topsail Island Fish & Dive Adventures

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Holly Ridge, North Carolina
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Spring Tide Guide Service

5(106)Top Rated

Book family-friendly fishing charters with a licensed captain in Holly Ridge. Enjoy inshore & nearshore trips with all gear provided.

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Surf City, North Carolina
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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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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

Channel Catfish

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

Blue Catfish

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Wilmington19 guides · 24 miCarolina Beach17 guides · 14 miWrightsville Beach14 guides · 25 miSneads Ferry13 guides · 59 miOcean Isle Beach8 guides · 21 miSupply5 guides · 10 mi

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore / offshore / deep sea Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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.

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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.

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.

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

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