Sugar Mountain, NC Fishing Trip — January

Your Sugar Mountain, NC Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 28°F / Low 12°F2.3" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

January Weather in Sugar Mountain

28°F
Avg High
12°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

15 Guides Near Sugar Mountain

No guides are based in Sugar Mountain, 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

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.

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.

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.

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