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Fishing regulations at Catfish Lake, NC
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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 Black bullhead as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Catfish Lake fishing
- Black bullhead - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow perch - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @joshuaskarsvog reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @joshuaskarsvog reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @gilliamyoung reported a nice Black bullhead.
- @Deepblues reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @gilliamyoung reported a nice Black bullhead.
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