SUMMARY
The Big Alamance Creek in North Carolina is a popular fishing destination with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking and camping at the nearby Guilford-Mackintosh Park and Marina. Fishing tips include using live bait such as worms or minnows and targeting areas with structure such as fallen trees or rocks. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when temperatures are cooler and fish are more active. Average temperatures range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit during these seasons.
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
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Largemouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Blue Catfish
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Channel Catfish
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Flathead Catfish
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White Catfish
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Green Sunfish
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Redear Sunfish
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Pumpkinseed Sunfish
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Uwharrie Hunt Camp | 8 | |||
| East Morris Mountain | ||||
| Smith Lake Army RV Military - Ft Bragg | 30 | |||
| West Morris Mtn. | 18 | |||
| Arrowhead | 54 | |||
| San Lee County Park | ||||
| Badin Lake | 33 | |||
| Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp | 6 | |||
| Morrow Mountain State Park | ||||
| Woodrun | 8 |
