St. James, NC Fishing Trip — November

Your St. James, NC Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 49°F1.7" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in November

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

November Weather in St. James

66°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

100 Guides Near St. James

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

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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 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

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.

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.

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.

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