Best Fishing Spots In North Carolina, United States
Discover the best fishing spots in North Carolina, United States with our extensive
list! North Carolina is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in North Carolina, United States.
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Places to recommend in North Carolina include New River, Mountain Island Lake, Falls Lake, Shearon Harris Reservoir, High Rock Lake and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
Fish species found in North Carolina include Black crappie, Blue catfish, Bluegill, Brook trout, Brown trout and others.
A license may be required to fish in North Carolina. You can view the requirements for obtaining a fishing license here.
There may also be catch limits and regulations on using specific gear. Check out the regulation for North Carolina in this section
Find Your Next Fishing Spots In North Carolina, United States
Top 30 spots
- W Kerr Scott Reservoir
- Little Warrior Creek
- Big Warrior Creek
- Whites Creek
- Lewis Fork
- Warrior Creek
- Blood Creek
- Pumpkin Creek
- Smitheys Creek
- Laws Pond
- Naked Creek
- Fish Dam Creek
- W Kerr Scott Reservoir
- Belews Creek
- Belews Creek
- Bull Run
- Lower Merchants Lake
- Boy Scout Pond
- Tailings Pond
- West Belews Creek
- Upper Merchants Lake
- Camp Durant Lake Number Two
- Camp Durant Lake Number One
- Town Fork Creek
- Kerners Mill Creek
- Salem Lake
- Lowery Mill Creek
- Winston Lake
- Myers Pond
- White Rock Branch
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