Alabama bass across North Carolina
Limits, records and where to find Alabama bass.
- no creel limitdaily creel
Photo of Lake Gaston: Maj7589, CC BY-SA 4.0
Alabama bass across North Carolina
Alabama bass is a freshwater species in North Carolina. Under NCWRC rules (all public waters except lake chatuge), the creel is no creel limit and the size rule is no size limit.
This site links it to 1 lake and 0 streams.
North Carolina harvest rules for Alabama bass
| Agency | Where | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCWRC | All public waters except Lake Chatuge | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
NCWRC 2026-27 digest and NCDMF proclamations. All North Carolina limits.
Waters tied to Alabama bass
Alabama bass lakes
- Chatuge Lake6,700 acres
NCWRC stocking lists, regulation tables, species profiles and records; largest waters first.
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A look around Alabama bass
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Photo: Marc.bratcher, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick facts on Alabama bass
What daily limit applies to Alabama bass?
no creel limit (All public waters except Lake Chatuge), size no size limit.
Does North Carolina keep a record for Alabama bass?
No record is on the state tables.
Where do North Carolina anglers find Alabama bass?
1 water on this site, including Chatuge Lake.
Are Alabama bass stocked in North Carolina?
The 2026 list does not include it.
How do I recognize Alabama bass?
See the agency profile.
In which months may I keep Alabama bass?
No closed season
Do I need a CRFL for Alabama bass?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Which captains run trips for Alabama bass?
No operator names it; try the guides page.
Hunt for Alabama bass
Every water named here has a page with ramps and limits.