Top fish species at Big Swamp Canal

Big Swamp Canal fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Bowfin

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Largemouth bass

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Bowfin

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Bowfin

25 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Big Swamp Canal is a swamp located in North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bowfin, and Bluegill.

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Location

34Β°35β€²59.5β€³N 78Β°50β€²43.7β€³W
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When is the Largemouth Bass biting in Big Swamp Canal?

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Fishing regulations at Big Swamp 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 species as of April 2, 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 Big Swamp Canal fishing

Big Swamp Canal is a swamp located in North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°35β€²59.5β€³N 78Β°50β€²43.7β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Swamp 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Big Swamp Canal are:
  • Largemouth bass - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bowfin - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
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