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Smallmouth bass
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General info

Whiteoak Creek is a stream located in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

35°58′8.3″N 82°02′24.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Whiteoak Creek, NC

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

All public waters except those listed below:

14-inch minimum, except 2 may be less than 14 inches

Limit 5, including only 2 less than 14 inches

Lake Chatuge (Clay Co.): No minimum size limit; 10 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Alabama bass, and spotted bass in combination

New River (Alleghany Co. portion downstream of Fields Dam in Grayson Co., VA): No minimum size limit, none between 14-22 inches may be possessed, and only 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, or spotted bass may be greater than 22 inches; Limit 5 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass in combination, including only 1 largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, or spotted bass greater than 22 inches

Lake Santeetlah (Graham Co.): No minimum size limit, and only 5 large- mouth bass and smallmouth bass in com- bination may be greater than 14 inches; No daily creel limit for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass less than 14 inches, and only 5 largemouth bass and smallmouth bass in combination may be greater than 14 inches

For more information please see https://www.ncwildlife.org/licensing/regulations

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35°58′8.3″N 82°02′24.4″W
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FAQ about Whiteoak Creek fishing

the Whiteoak Creek is a stream located in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°58′8.3″N 82°02′24.4″W
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