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Flier

6 in · 2 oz

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Ruddy bowfin

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Longnose gar

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Black bullhead

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General info

Cove Canal is a canal located in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black bullhead, Longnose gar, and Flier.

Location

34°18′39.6″N 78°32′53.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Cove Canal, 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 Black bullhead as of April 15th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black bullhead

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

10
Very good.

Ameiurus melas

Regulations for

34°18′39.6″N 78°32′53.8″W
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FAQ about Cove Canal fishing

Cove Canal is a canal located in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°18′39.6″N 78°32′53.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Cove Canal by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Cove Canal are:
  • Black bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Longnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Flier - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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