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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Salem Lake?
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Fishing regulations at Salem Lake, 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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Salem Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 109 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
- @bkirkland reported a nice Black crappie.
- @alextreme_catch reported a nice Striped bass.
- @chrisp1303 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @chrisp1303 reported a nice Black crappie.
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