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Fishing in Clayton, NC

North Carolina, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Clayton spots deliver

Top fish species in Clayton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
White crappie
White crappie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Johnson

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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White crappie

6 in · 2 oz

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Redbreast sunfish

Neuse River

8 in · 1 lb

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Black bullhead

Bass Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Seagroves Farm Neighborhood Park / Town of Apex

12 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Zacks Mills Pond

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Common carp

Lake Crabtree

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Channel catfish

Crabtree Creek

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About Clayton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Clayton, North Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 18,478 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,275 catches for Bluegill, and 3,163 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Clayton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Clayton fishing

Anglers in Clayton, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Neuse River, Crabtree Creek, Lake Benson, Little River, and Little Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Clayton, NC:
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