BENFIELD CREEK

Fishing • Weather • Hydrology
November 21, 2024

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SUMMARY

The Benfield Creek fishing area in North Carolina is a popular spot for anglers to catch different species of fish such as largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Visitors can also enjoy hiking trails and picnicking in the nearby park. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures and targeting areas with structure like fallen trees or submerged rocks. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures range from 65-75°F.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Striped Bass


  • Image Alt Blue Catfish


  • Image Alt Channel Catfish


  • Image Alt Flathead Catfish


  • Image Alt White Catfish


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Green Sunfish


  • Image Alt Redbreast Sunfish


  • Image Alt Redear Sunfish


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