Fishing Guides in New Bern, North Carolina

Browse 2 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in New Bern

3 species reported in the New Bern area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in New Bern, NC

Fishing in New Bern in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around New Bern — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New Bern in February

1 species is active in and around New Bern in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in March

3 species are active in and around New Bern in March: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in April

3 species are active in and around New Bern in April: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in May

3 species are active in and around New Bern in May: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in June

3 species are active in and around New Bern in June: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in July

2 species are active in and around New Bern in July: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in August

August is a slower stretch for fishing around New Bern — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New Bern in September

3 species are active in and around New Bern in September: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in October

3 species are active in and around New Bern in October: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in November

2 species are active in and around New Bern in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of New Bern's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New Bern in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around New Bern — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New Bern

New Bern, North Carolina offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 2 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

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What You Can Catch in New Bern

Crappie

If you're chasing crappie, New Bern's got you covered. The Trent and Neuse Rivers offer excellent crappie fishing, especially in the cooler months.

Full crappie guide for New Bern

Striped Bass

Targeting striped bass in the freshwater reaches around New Bern is a popular pursuit. The Neuse River is the primary location, and the best time to fish for them is during the fall and winter months as they migrate upriver.

Full striped bass guide for New Bern

Largemouth Bass

New Bern offers fantastic largemouth bass fishing, primarily due to its location at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. These rivers, along with their associated creeks and backwaters, create a diverse habitat perfect for bass.

Full largemouth bass guide for New Bern

Fisheries near New Bern

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

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