{"id":40974,"date":"2022-11-11T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=40974"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:30:28","slug":"north-carolina-fishing-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/north-carolina-fishing-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Fishing Seasons: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 12<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, the &#8220;Tar Heel State&#8221; is about as diverse as it gets. It&#8217;s a hotbed of angling activity year-round, with something to cater to all tastes and skill levels. And, as far as we&#8217;re concerned, a must-visit for anyone wanting to try a diverse range of fishing techniques. But what about the specific fishing seasons in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/state\/us\/NC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\">North Carolina<\/a>?<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140429\/General-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of the beach, a fishing pier, greenery, and a town surrounded by the water on a summer's day in North Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-41078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140429\/General-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140429\/General-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140429\/General-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Before deciding where and when to cast your line, you want to know what&#8217;s biting when. No matter what kind of fishing you&#8217;re looking to try, we have you covered below. We&#8217;ll give you a rundown of all fishing seasons in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/north-carolina-fishing\/\">North Carolina<\/a>, going month-by-month in this in-depth guide. By the time you&#8217;re done reading, we&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ll either be reaching for your rod or booking your next visit. So let&#8217;s get started!<\/p><h2 id=\"what-to-expect-from-north-carolina-fishing-seasons\">What to Expect from North Carolina Fishing Seasons<\/h2><p>Diverse is the best term to describe fishing in North Carolina, and that goes for its fishing seasons, too. Whenever you visit, there&#8217;ll be something biting from the rivers to the lakes, and out to the Atlantic Ocean. But the specific fish that pass by&nbsp;&ndash; or at least hit their peak &ndash; will vary month-by-month. And it all depends on whether you want to try saltwater or freshwater fishing.<\/p><h3 id=\"saltwater-fishing\">Saltwater Fishing<\/h3><p>In the saltwater world, there&#8217;s always something biting. As you can see below, some inshore favorites are available year-round. That means that a trip to the OBX&#8217;s<strong> inshore sounds<\/strong> is always in the cards. It also goes for the <strong>bays<\/strong> on the state&#8217;s southern coast too.&nbsp;<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Amberjack<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Black Drum<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Bluefish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Cobia<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Flounder<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\t  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Kingfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Redfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Sailfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Speckled Trout<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tuna<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Wahoo<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>But if you&#8217;re looking for an offshore adventure, you&#8217;d better choose what you want to target carefully. <strong>Tuna<\/strong> are biting <strong>year-round<\/strong>, with <strong>Bluefin Tuna <\/strong>even available in winter &ndash; although the weather conditions may not be great. <strong>Billfish<\/strong>, meanwhile, peak in <strong>summer<\/strong>, and go on through the start of fall, along with <strong>Mahi Mahi, Wahoo,<\/strong> and more.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 id=\"freshwater-fishing\">Freshwater Fishing<\/h3><p>As for freshwater fishing, there are also clear seasons where fishing peaks and troughs. For example, Trout fishing in mountain streams takes off in <strong>spring<\/strong>, with a <strong>fall<\/strong> run also offering anglers a second chance later on in the year. This will particularly entice fly anglers, with <strong>Brook, Brown, <\/strong>and<strong> Rainbow Trout <\/strong>all available.<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Catfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n\n      <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Crappie<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Hybrid Bass<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Largemouth Bass<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n<tr>\n         <td><strong>Perch<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Trout<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>Then you have your year-round favorites, like <strong>Largemouth Bass <\/strong>and <strong>Panfish<\/strong>. While these creatures are available whenever you visit, you may need to keep an eye on the moon and time of day to get that perfect bite. With <strong>Catfish<\/strong> brightening up your summer, <strong>Perch<\/strong> offering different seasons, and <strong>Spotted<\/strong> and <strong>Hybrid Striped Bass <\/strong>also showing up, North Carolina&#8217;s freshwater fishing season is always changing!<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='340' data-destination-title='North Carolina' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in North Carolina'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"when-is-north-carolinas-best-fishing-season\">When is North Carolina&#8217;s best fishing season?&nbsp;<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134324\/Wanchese-NC.jpg\" alt=\"The harbor and lighthouse in the fishing town of Wanchese, North Carolina, with the sun is rising out of the sea in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-48204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134324\/Wanchese-NC.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134324\/Wanchese-NC-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134324\/Wanchese-NC-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134324\/Wanchese-NC-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>As we mentioned above, we&#8217;ll give you a run through North Carolina&#8217;s fishing seasons month by month. With every kind of fishing you could imagine possible, it&#8217;s tricky to pick the best season. It all boils down to you and your preferences!&nbsp;<\/p><p>To see what&#8217;s biting this month, why not check what North Carolina fishing guides are <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/reports\/destination\/us\/NC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\">saying right now<\/a>? If you&#8217;re looking for a particular time of year, though, read on and find out what&#8217;s biting when you want to visit.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#january\">January<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#february\">February<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#march\">March<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#april\">April<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#may\">May<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#june\">June<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#july\">July<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#august\">August<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#september\">September<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#october\">October<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#november\">November<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#december\">December<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"january\">January<\/h2><p>If you&#8217;re looking to start the year in style, then North Carolina has a treat for you. It may be cold, but there&#8217;s one creature willing to brave it all to give you the chance for the catch of a lifetime. <strong>Bluefin Tuna <\/strong>love the winters in the<strong> Atlantic Ocean<\/strong>, as their cold blood means they can survive it comfortably and even dive deep with your line. Not only that, but they grow to incredible sizes and offer plenty of delicious meat. Just beware, an offshore trip this time of year may be weather-dependent.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a happy angler standing on a dock and showing off big Tuna caught during his offshore fishing trip earlier that day\" class=\"wp-image-48205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>That&#8217;s not to say that saltwater fishing isn&#8217;t possible on a choppy day. Far from it. The <strong>sounds<\/strong> and <strong>bays<\/strong> of North Carolina are full of creatures just waiting to take your bait.<strong> Black Drum, Redfish,<\/strong> and <strong>Trout<\/strong> are options for anglers of all levels, while <strong>Snappers<\/strong> are also biting nearshore.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Freshwater fishing more your thing? No worries. Despite the cold, there&#8217;ll be plenty of action to keep you warm, with <strong>Panfish<\/strong> and <strong>Largemouth Bass <\/strong>the most likely to take your bait. They&#8217;ll feed throughout the day, usually coming up a couple of hours after sunrise and staying until mid-afternoon. Give <strong>Lake Tilley <\/strong>or <strong>High Rock Lake<\/strong> a try, depending on where you are.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"february\">February<\/h2><p>Don&#8217;t worry about the winter blues in North Carolina &ndash; there&#8217;s always fishing to cheer you up. It&#8217;s more of the same come February, with <strong>Bluefin Tuna <\/strong>starring in the deep waters offshore. While it won&rsquo;t be easy &ndash; neither to plan your trip nor land these beasts &ndash; the rewards are well worth it. You&#8217;ll have a hearty meal guaranteed if you take a Tuna home.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Redfish-fishing-North-Carolina.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of two grownup anglers and two children sitting on a charter boat with their Redfish catches\" class=\"wp-image-48206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Redfish-fishing-North-Carolina.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Redfish-fishing-North-Carolina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Redfish-fishing-North-Carolina-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134323\/Redfish-fishing-North-Carolina-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Fishing in the <strong>sounds<\/strong> and <strong>bays<\/strong> is going strong, with the usual suspects like <strong>Redfish<\/strong> rearing their heads to the water tops. This is a great way to test your skills and get beginners into sportfishing, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\"><strong>Outer<\/strong> <strong>Banks<\/strong><\/a> and oceanside cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/NC\/morehead-city?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\"><strong>Morehead<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Jacksonville<\/strong> offering plenty of opportunities whenever you visit.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inland, there&#8217;s also plenty to target, with <strong>White Perch<\/strong> making an appearance in the <strong>rivers<\/strong>. <strong>Bluegill<\/strong> and <strong>Crappie<\/strong> are also popular in urban and suburban <strong>lakes<\/strong>, meaning that anyone can land a tasty dish to take home. Whether you&#8217;re near <strong>Raleigh<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/NC\/wilmington?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\"><strong>Wilmington<\/strong><\/a>, or all the way up near the Virginia border, there&#8217;s a body of water with your name on it.&nbsp;<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='340' data-destination-title='North Carolina' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in North Carolina<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"march\">March<\/h2><p>As winter fades away, spring threatens to break through and there are signs of new life everywhere you look. That&#8217;s actually why you won&#8217;t be able to target certain species in certain areas, as the authorities want to let some baby fish flourish. We&#8217;re talking about the hatchery-supported Trout fisheries, where you&#8217;ll be banned from fishing throughout March.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Largemouth-Bass-March.jpg\" alt=\"A group photo of children holding a Largemouth Bass each during North Carolina's Bass fishing season and standing on the boat posing with the greenery and shoreline in the background\" class=\"wp-image-41076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Largemouth-Bass-March.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Largemouth-Bass-March-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Largemouth-Bass-March-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>That doesn&#8217;t mean that freshwater fishing in North Carolina is off the table completely, however. <strong>Spotted<\/strong>, <strong>Striped<\/strong>, and<strong> Hybrid Striped Bass<\/strong>, along with <strong>Perch<\/strong> are thriving in <strong>streams<\/strong> and <strong>lakes<\/strong>, particularly in remote areas. <strong>Lakes Gaston<\/strong> and <strong>Norman<\/strong>, and<strong> Badin Lake <\/strong>promise the best action, but there&#8217;s plenty more across the state.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s heating up in saltwater, too, although it&#8217;s still not peak fishing season in North Carolina. We suggest you practice your skills inshore before big game season hits, with <strong>Black Drum, Redfish<\/strong>, and <strong>Trout<\/strong> all worthy opponents. If your heart is set on an <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/offshore\/us\/NC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\">offshore adventure<\/a>, <strong>Yellowfin Tuna<\/strong> are on the menu, rubbing shoulders with their <strong>Bluefin<\/strong> cousins for a short period only. Again, just make sure that the weather is good before heading out.<\/p><h2 id=\"april\">April<\/h2><p>Spring has truly spring in North Carolina come April, and anglers from all corners of the state (and beyond) come out. <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/fly_fishing\/us\/NC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\"><strong>Fly fishing season<\/strong><\/a> kicks off for freshwater anglers, while saltwater fishing heats up the further out you go. Whether looking for some RnR during spring break, or hoping to take the kids away, NC is the place to be.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140428\/Fly-fishing-april.jpg\" alt=\"A back view of a fly angler casting a line in the shallow waters in the Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by big rocks and trees on a bright and sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-41079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140428\/Fly-fishing-april.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140428\/Fly-fishing-april-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140428\/Fly-fishing-april-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>We mentioned fly fishing, and it&#8217;s the mountain streams in the north and west that deserve your attention. The <strong>Great Smoky Mountains<\/strong>, in particular, are brimming with hungry <strong>Trout<\/strong> &ndash; three kinds in fact! The action peaks towards the end of the month as the waters warm up. It&#8217;s also non-stop action in the <strong>rivers<\/strong> and <strong>reservoirs<\/strong>, with multiple <strong>Bass<\/strong> species joining <strong>Panfish<\/strong> to provide a fishing frenzy.&nbsp;<\/p><p>There&#8217;s no letting up on inshore fishing, either, as the usual suspects are likely to be on the end of your line. Further out, <strong>Kingfish, Cobia<\/strong>, and <strong>Amberjack<\/strong> start to show up in big numbers, while big game fishing promises plenty as the weather gets calmer. <strong>Yellowfin Tuna<\/strong> swim by in the <strong>Gulf Stream<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s all about meat wherever you go.<\/p><h2 id=\"may\">May<\/h2><p>North Carolina&#8217;s peak fishing season gets underway in May. Freshwater fishing is better and better, with the Atlantic Ocean also promising numerous bites and tough battles. Make the most of Memorial Day weekend at the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitcherokeenc.com\/events\/detail\/memorial-day-trout-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherokee Trout Tournament<\/a>, or hit up any of the numerous festivals that take place around the water.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Trout-May.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup of a Trout being held by an angler fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains on a bright spring day and surrounded with lush greenery\" class=\"wp-image-41072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Trout-May.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Trout-May-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Trout-May-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Speaking of <strong>Trout<\/strong>,<strong> Brook, Brown<\/strong>, and <strong>Rainbow <\/strong>varieties really hit their stride across the state. If we&#8217;d have to pick one location to visit, we&#8217;d suggest the <strong>Catawba River<\/strong> and its &#8220;special&#8221; waters. Don&#8217;t worry if you can&#8217;t make it, though, any local lake or river will do, since <strong>Crappie<\/strong>, <strong>Bluegill<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Spotted<\/strong> and <strong>Hybrid<\/strong> <strong>Striped<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> are also in the cards.<\/p><p>Offshore, it&#8217;s not quite peak season for the pelagics, but you can find some early arrivals. If you can&#8217;t wait for that <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big-game-fishing\/us\/NC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=40974\">deep sea adventure<\/a>, you could hook into <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong> and <strong>Billfish<\/strong>, along with <strong>Tuna<\/strong>. But we suggest hitting the surf or a North Carolina<strong> fishing pier,<\/strong> where <strong>Cobia<\/strong> and <strong>Kingfish<\/strong> come close enough to reel in. It&#8217;s also an excellent time to hit the bays and sounds to practice your skills before the real monsters arrive.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"june\">June<\/h2><p>It&#8217;s the time everyone has been waiting for. Big game fishing season in North Carolina is here, as the warm weather brings with it hungry pelagic creatures. The benefit of fishing in June is that you get all the pluses of fishing in summer without the crowds! You can discover the wilderness of the <strong>Outer Banks<\/strong>, where fishing is a way of life. Explore bustling towns like <strong>Wilmington<\/strong>. And you can still even escape from it all and hit the <strong>mountain streams<\/strong>. June really does have it all.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Mahi-Mahi-june.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of an angler sitting on a charter fishing boat and holding a colorful Mahi Mahi caught in summer on a North Carolina fishing charter\" class=\"wp-image-41074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Mahi-Mahi-june.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Mahi-Mahi-june-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Mahi-Mahi-june-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Firstly, let&#8217;s focus on offshore fishing, with<strong> Mahi Mahi <\/strong>and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> arriving in great numbers. Between dry land and the Gulf Stream everything is possible, but it gets better the further out you go. <strong>Bigeye<\/strong> and <strong>Yellowfin Tuna <\/strong>promise tasty fish fillets after a tough workout, but the real prize comes when you encounter <strong>Billfish<\/strong>. <strong>Blue <\/strong>and <strong>White Marlin<\/strong>, along with their cousins, <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, will give any angler a run for their money.&nbsp;<\/p><p>That doesn&#8217;t mean that there&#8217;s no inshore fishing to be had, however. On the contrary. <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> make their way to North Carolina in June, giving you the chance for a battle comparable to that of a Billfish in the shallows! Meanwhile, <strong>Trout, Bass, Perch<\/strong>, and <strong>Panfish<\/strong> are still in their peak season, so there&#8217;s an endless list of places to visit!<\/p><h2 id=\"july\">July<\/h2><p>Things calm down a little inland as it gets hotter, but that just means getting your time of day right. Get out on the water early in the morning or around sunset, and you could get your fill of <strong>Trout<\/strong> and <strong>Bass<\/strong>. Stay throughout the day, and <strong>Catfish<\/strong> are a new possibility, as they hungrily lurch along the river and lake beds.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Tarpon-july.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of an elder angler holding a large Tarpon at the side of a boat in North Carolina and a younger angler standing next to him and happily touching the big fish\" class=\"wp-image-41073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Tarpon-july.jpg 869w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Tarpon-july-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140431\/Tarpon-july-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure><p>When it comes to saltwater fishing, anglers from all over the country flock to the coastline &ndash; and for good reason. Not only is school out, but it&#8217;s also peak fishing season in North Carolina. Tarpon are in full swing in the shallows, while Redfish, Bluefish, and Speckled Trout mean that the whole family can enjoy the water.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Want to head further out? Fishing has never been better. <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> and <strong>Blue and White Marlin<\/strong> are a real sight for sore eyes in the Gulf Stream. But you&#8217;d better get ready for sore arms, too, if you plan on doing battle with these brutes. There&#8217;s also plenty to fill the cooler, too, with <strong>Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, <\/strong>and <strong>Bigeye<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong> offshore. What better way to end the day than with some fresh fish on the BBQ as you look back out on the sea?<\/p><h2 id=\"august\">August<\/h2><p>Looking for a summer getaway? North Carolina&#8217;s 3,000-plus miles of coastline might just have something to tempt you. From relaxing on the pristine beaches of <strong>Bald Head Island <\/strong>to spotting wild horses in the <strong>Outer Banks<\/strong>, there&#8217;s almost nothing NC doesn&#8217;t offer! With incredible fishing wherever you look, what more could you want?<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Billfish-aug.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of three anglers sitting on a charter fishing boat and holding a large Marlin caught while fishing in North Carolina during deep sea fishing season\" class=\"wp-image-41075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Billfish-aug.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Billfish-aug-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140430\/Billfish-aug-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>As ever, the <strong>Pamlico<\/strong> and <strong>Albemarle Sounds<\/strong> are teeming with inshore fish. Head out to the<strong> Gulf Stream<\/strong>, and <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> and<strong> Bigeye Tuna<\/strong>,<strong> Mahi Mahi<\/strong>, and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> are still possible. And, if you&#8217;re looking for the ultimate test of attrition, <strong>Billfish<\/strong> are biting strongly in the deep. As a result, be sure to bring plenty of liquids for those hot summer days.&nbsp;<\/p><p>It&#8217;s still a little warm for freshwater fish to come out and play, although <strong>Catfish<\/strong> are still going strong. Meanwhile, <strong>Perch<\/strong> are also available in abundance, and they may be tempted to the water tops first thing in the morning. Pitch up near a local lake and spend a whole day with the family &ndash; with one eye on the fishery, of course.<\/p><h2 id=\"september\">September<\/h2><p>The kids are back in school and the focus turns to the holiday season rather than summer vacation. But we&#8217;re here to tell you why that shouldn&#8217;t be the case! The fish aren&#8217;t going anywhere and it&#8217;s still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. Meanwhile, there&#8217;s the added bonus of the lack of crowds, giving you the perfect opportunity to get away from it all.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140406\/wahoo2.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of two anglers standing on a fishing boat, holding a Wahoo on a cloudy day\" class=\"wp-image-41184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140406\/wahoo2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140406\/wahoo2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140406\/wahoo2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Saltwater fishing is still at its strongest. You can make the most of calm waters offshore, as you go after <strong>Billfish, Mahi Mahi,<\/strong> <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, and more. Inshore, <strong>Redfish<\/strong> are at their biggest, making for a truly memorable battle against what they call &#8220;Bull&#8221; specimens. With <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> still prowling the shallows, there&#8217;s never been a better time to visit.<\/p><p>As it cools down towards the end of the month, <strong>Largemouth Bass<\/strong> hit their stride once more, while <strong>Brown, Brook,<\/strong> and <strong>Rainbow Trout<\/strong> are also active in rural streams. <strong>Catfish<\/strong> make the most of the last of the warm weather, and there&#8217;s always a <strong>Panfish<\/strong> or two ready to take your bait. All in all, there&#8217;s something for everyone!<\/p><h2 id=\"october\">October<\/h2><p>While the highs of summer are certainly gone, North Carolinians get back to the day-to-day. And where there&#8217;s water, there&#8217;s fishing. Come and see just how fishing is a part of everyday life, from the <strong>Great Smokies<\/strong> to the <strong>Outer Banks<\/strong>, via <strong>Lake Sutton<\/strong>, and more.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140420\/Redfish-Oct.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of two happy anglers posing on a boat and holding a large Bull Redfish caught in North Carolina on a bright and warm fall fishing trip\" class=\"wp-image-41105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140420\/Redfish-Oct.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140420\/Redfish-Oct-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140420\/Redfish-Oct-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are still some lingering <strong>Billfish<\/strong> if you can find a day when the weather is good enough to take you offshore. If not, then the shallows are still as productive as ever. <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> remain fierce throughout the month, while <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Speckled Trout,<\/strong> and <strong>Flounder<\/strong> promise action and tasty treats.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s peak fly fishing season once again, as <strong>Trout<\/strong> make their annual fall run. Hit the <strong>Great Smokies<\/strong> or the <strong>Cherokee Reservation <\/strong>for the best action, but explore any lake where these beauties are stocked and you won&#8217;t be disappointed. Looking to tackle Bass?<strong> Hybrid, Spotted, <\/strong>and <strong>Largemouth<\/strong> varieties are all biting in good numbers, so you&#8217;re sure to have the chance to test your skills.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"november\">November<\/h2><p>Veterans Day is the last real holiday where fishing can take center stage, so why not pay a visit to North Carolina and land something delicious for the family for Thanksgiving? Okay, so it&#8217;s not traditional, but with the range of creatures on offer, you bet nobody will be complaining if you serve them up some fish.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134322\/Spotted-Seatrout-fishing-in-North-Carolina.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a smiling fisherman holding a big Spotted Seatrout while standing in the corner of a boat\" class=\"wp-image-48207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134322\/Spotted-Seatrout-fishing-in-North-Carolina.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134322\/Spotted-Seatrout-fishing-in-North-Carolina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134322\/Spotted-Seatrout-fishing-in-North-Carolina-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/11\/14134322\/Spotted-Seatrout-fishing-in-North-Carolina-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>While <strong>Bluefin Tuna<\/strong> return to the deep waters, the choppy waters make for a difficult excursion. Therefore, we suggest sticking to the <strong>bays<\/strong> and <strong>sounds<\/strong>, where there&#8217;s little risk of getting lost at sea. All the favorites are still biting, with<strong> Redfish, Bluefish, Black Drum, <\/strong>and <strong><strong>Speckled Trout<\/strong><\/strong> all likely to take your bait.&nbsp;<\/p><p>It&#8217;s more about the game than table fare in freshwater, as <strong>Trout<\/strong> remain active in the rivers and streams. Sure, you can take a couple home with you, but we suggest catching and releasing these fish to fight another day. After all, you&#8217;ll want to come back again in spring when they come back, hungrier than ever before!<\/p><h2 id=\"december\">December<\/h2><p>It&#8217;s getting cold and some charter operators shut up shop for the holiday period. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to pack away your angling gear. We all know the weather can be fickle, so find a calm day and get out on the water. As is always the case in North Carolina, the fishing possibilities are endless.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140419\/Catfish-dec.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a female angler standing on a charter boat holding a Catfish caught in North Carolina&rsquo;s river on a warm fall day\" class=\"wp-image-41106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140419\/Catfish-dec.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140419\/Catfish-dec-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/10\/14140419\/Catfish-dec-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Freshwater fishing tails off to some extent, as the cold waters put some fish in hibernation. Not all creatures are scared of the cold, though. If you get your timing right, however, you could hook into <strong>Catfish<\/strong>, <strong>Crappie, Bluegill, <\/strong>and a range of <strong>Bass<\/strong>. Not bad for the so-called &#8220;off-season&#8221;, eh?<\/p><p>Saltwater fishing is more reliable, however. While you&#8217;ll only find the hardiest captain to take you on a <strong>Bluefin<\/strong> mission, the inshore waters are still as good as ever.<strong> Reds, Blues, <\/strong>and <strong>Trout<\/strong> are staples of the North Carolina fishing scene, so stock up the freezer with this enviable range of species and see out the year in style!<\/p>    <h2 id=\"north-carolina-fishing-season-faqs\">North Carolina Fishing Season FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">When is the fishing season in NC?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Fishing in North Carolina is a year-round activity. However, the peaks season is summer and months of June, July, and August promise the best action and the largest number of different fish species in their prime.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s good to know that availability of fish species may vary throughout the year and not all fish will be up for grabs each month. So, if you want to see season for each fish, take a look at our month-by-month overview above and swipe the table left and right to see each month.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish all year-round in NC?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. Whenever you visit NC, the fish will be biting. Be it winter (good for inshore fishing and species such as Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout) or summer (good for deep sea fishing and trophy catches like Marlin and Sailfish), North Carolina has something for everyone.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish can you catch in winter in NC?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Fish that you can catch in winter in North Carolina are primarily inshore species like Black Drum, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. However, winter is also amazing for Tuna fishing in NC, so you\u2019ll be in for a treat both inshore and offshore. Plus, the month of November is great for Bass fishing inland.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">When is Speckled Trout season in NC?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69efb64591bb1-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>It varies. Speckled Trout seasons are announced by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.<\/p>\n<p>On February 6th, 2026, the season was closed because of a series of cold stun events. The Spotted Seatrout season in NC is likely to remain closed until June 30th at least.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is the fishing season in NC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Fishing in North Carolina is a year-round activity. 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