Fishing Guides in Calabash, North Carolina

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What's Biting in Calabash

4 species reported in the Calabash area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Calabash, NC

Fishing in Calabash in January

1 species is active in and around Calabash in January: Blue Catfish. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in February

2 species are active in and around Calabash in February: Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in March

4 species are active in and around Calabash in March: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in April

4 species are active in and around Calabash in April: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in May

4 species are active in and around Calabash in May: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in June

4 species are active in and around Calabash in June: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in July

3 species are active in and around Calabash in July: Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in August

2 species are active in and around Calabash in August: Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in September

4 species are active in and around Calabash in September: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in October

3 species are active in and around Calabash in October: White Bass, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in November

2 species are active in and around Calabash in November: Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash in December

1 species is active in and around Calabash in December: Blue Catfish. Book one of Calabash's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Calabash

Calabash, North Carolina offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 4 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

Best Months

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Water Types

freshwater

What You Can Catch in Calabash

Flathead Catfish

Flathead catfish in the Calabash, NC area are primarily found in the rivers and larger creeks that feed into the Intracoastal Waterway. These whiskered predators prefer areas with deep holes, submerged logs, and plenty of cover.

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White Bass

White bass fishing near Calabash, NC, is somewhat limited, as they are not as prevalent as other species. However, you can find them in the freshwater reaches of the rivers and creeks that feed into the Intracoastal Waterway, especially during their spring spawning runs.

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Blue Catfish

While Calabash, NC, is better known for its saltwater fishing, you can find blue catfish in the freshwater portions of the rivers and creeks that flow into the Intracoastal Waterway. These resilient fish have adapted well to the brackish conditions in some areas.

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Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing around Calabash, NC, focuses primarily on the area's many smaller ponds, canals, and backwaters connected to the Intracoastal Waterway. While you won't find trophy-sized bass consistently, there's good opportunity for numbers of fish.

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