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Clearwater Lake

North Carolina, United States

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Clearwater Lake fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

14 in Β· 1 lb 6 oz

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Rainbow trout

16 in Β· 1 lb 4 oz

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Rainbow trout

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Clearwater Lake is a lake located in North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout and Largemouth bass.

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Location

35Β°51β€²53.9β€³N 79Β°02β€²33.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Clearwater Lake, 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 species as of April 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Clearwater Lake fishing

Clearwater Lake is a lake located in North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°51β€²53.9β€³N 79Β°02β€²33.2β€³W
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