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Fishing regulations at Cove Canal, 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 May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Ameiurus melas
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FAQ about Cove Canal fishing
- 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
- @gorillaworks reported a nice Flier.
- @bradenhoffer reported a nice Ruddy bowfin.
- @bradenhoffer reported a nice Longnose gar.
- @FrmEstCst2WstCstBck2Est reported a nice Black bullhead.
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