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Evan Moore The Charlotte Observer
Fishing is a popular activity for those looking to relax during the warmer months.
In North Carolina, most anglers are required to have a license to fish. If you’re caught fishing without one, you could face a hefty fine.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to fish in the state this year.
Who is required to have a fishing license?
Anyone in North Carolina over the age of 16 is required to have a license to fish on public waters, including lakes, rivers and ponds.
The only day you can fish without a license is on the Fourth of July, the state’s annual free fishing day.
Where can I buy a license?
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Fishing licenses can be bought online at ncwildlife.org, or by phone at 888-248-6834.
How much does it cost?
In North Carolina, there are three types of fishing licenses available: short-term, annual and lifetime.
The cost can vary depending on where you want to fish. Licenses for inland fishing, or fishing in lakes, rivers and game lands within the state are more expensive than permits to fish in coastal waters. However, North Carolina fishing licenses are cheaper for those who live in the state.
What is the penalty for fishing without a license?
If you fish without a license, you could be charged with a misdemeanor and fined anywhere between $35 to $500. You could also face up to a 30-day prison sentence.
Where can I fish in the Greensboro area?
Lakes and ponds in the Greensboro area are stocked with a variety of fish: largemouth bass, black and white crappie, channel catfish, brown and yellow bullhead, yellow perch, chain pickerel, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, pumpkinseed, warmouth, red ear/shellcracker, threadfin and gizzard shad. Bodie bass (hybrid) and striped bass can be found in Lake Townsend.
Here are a few public parks where you can cast your line:
Greensboro city parksLake Brandt, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. Closed Tuesdays.
Lake Higgins, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. Closed Mondays.
Lake Townsend, 6332 Townsend Road, Browns Summit. Closed Wednesdays.
Find more information at www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation.
Guilford County parks Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro
Gibson Park, 5207 W. Wendover Ave., High Point
Guilford County Farm, 7315 Howerton Road, Elon
Hagan-Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Road, Pleasant Garden
Northeast Park, 3441 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville
Southwest Park, 6309 Southwest Park Drive, Greensboro (use 3403 Wall Road for GPS purposes)
Find more information at www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/county-parks.
High Point city parks High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St., Jamestown
Oak Hollow Lake Marina, 3431 N. Centennial St., High Point
Randleman Regional Reservoir Marina, 7123 Adams Farm Road, Randleman
Find more information at www.highpointnc.gov/572/Parks.
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