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Johns River

North Carolina, United States

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General info

Johns River is a stream located in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Smallmouth bass.

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35Β°52β€²26.9β€³N 81Β°42β€²41.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Johns River, 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 species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Johns River is a stream located in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Caldwell County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35Β°52β€²26.9β€³N 81Β°42β€²41.2β€³W
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