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Fishing in Lowgap, NC

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Lowgap

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Brook trout
Brook trout

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Rainbow trout

Dan River

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Rainbow trout

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

Lovill's Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lovill's Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lovill's Creek Lake

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Rainbow trout

Dan River

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Black bullhead

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Black bullhead

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Redear sunfish

Lake Hampton

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About Lowgap fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Lowgap, North Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,345 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,224 catches for Rainbow trout, and 670 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Lowgap

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of July 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

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Restrictions & requirements
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14-inch minimum, except 2 may be less than 14 inchesFor more information please see https://www.ncwildlife.org/licensing/regulationsSize and daily creel limit exceptions to state waters regulations:Lake Santeetlah (Graham Co.)No minimum size limit, and only 5 large- mouth bass and smallmouth bass in combination may be greater than 14 inchesNo daily creel limit for large- mouth bass and smallmouth bass less than 14 inches, and only 5 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in combination may be greater than 14 inchesLake Cammack (Alamance Co.) and Lake Holt (Granville Co.)No minimum size limit, and only 2 may be greater than 14 inches10, including only 2 greater than 14 inchesNew River (Alleghany Co. portion downstream of Fields Dam in Grayson Co., VA)No minimum size, none between 14-22 inches may be possessed, and only 1 large- mouth bass, smallmouth bass, or spotted bass may be greater than 22 inches5 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass in combination, including only 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, or spotted bass greater than 22 inchesLake Chatuge (Clay Co.)12-inch minimum10 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Alabama bass, and spotted bass in combinationIn the following waters and their tributaries:Albemarle, Croatan, Currituck, and Roanoke SoundsAlligator River (including the Alligator/Pungo Canal (Intra- coastal Waterway) east of the U.S. 264/N.C. 45 bridge)Big Flatty Creek (Pasquotank Co.)Chowan River (including the Meherrin River)Little River (Pasquotank and Perquimans counties)North River (Camden and Currituck counties)Northwest River (Currituck Co.)Pasquotank RiverPerquimans RiverRoanoke River downstream of Roanoke Rapids DamScuppernong RiverYeopim RiverAll other associated tributaries and canals to the waters listed above14-inch minimum; limit 5New Lake (Hyde Co.)14-inch minimum; limit 5Pungo Lake (Hyde and Washington counties)14-inch minimum; limit 5Lake Raleigh (Wake Co.)14-inch minimum; limit 5Sutton Lake (New Hanover Co.)14-inch minimum; limit 5Lake Hampton (Yadkin Co.) and Shearon Harris Reservoir (Chatham and Wake counties)14-inch minimum, except 2 may be less than 14 inches and none between 16-20 inches may be possessed 5, including only 2 less than 14 inchesLake Phelps14-inch minimum and none between 16-20 inches may be possessed; limit 5Buckhorn Reservoir (Nash and Wilson counties) and Cane Creek Lake (Union Co.)16-inch minimum; limit 5Lake Mattamuskeet and associated canals (Hyde Co.)16-inch minimum, and only 1 may be greater than 20 inches; limit 5, including only 1 greater than 20 inchesLake Thom-A-Lex (Davidson Co.)18-inch minimum; limit 5Jean Guite Creek and assoicated canals within the Town of Southern Shores (Dare Co.) and Ponds associated with Martin Marietta Park (Craven Co.)No largemouth bass may be possessedFor more information please see https://www.ncwildlife.org/licensing/regulations
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°31′23.2″N 80°52′1.6″W
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FAQ about Lowgap fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Lowgap, North Carolina?
Anglers in Lowgap, NC recommend these top fishing spots: New River, Lovill's Creek Lake, Crooked Creek, Mitchell River, and Fisher River.
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Most commonly caught species around Lowgap, NC:
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