Tar Heel, NC Fishing Trip — July
Your Tar Heel, NC Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 74°F5.2" rain · 21 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
July Weather in Tar Heel
91°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
135 Guides Near Tar Heel
No guides are based in Tar Heel, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Peak
Also Consider Fishing In...
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.
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.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.