Sugar Mountain, NC Fishing Trip — May
Your Sugar Mountain, NC Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 46°F7.3" rain · 22 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
May Weather in Sugar Mountain
60°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
7.3"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
15 Guides Near Sugar Mountain
No guides are based in Sugar Mountain, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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North Carolina Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland, coastal, and unified licenses available.
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.