Bodie Bass

Scientific Name: Morone saxatillis x Morone chrysops

Classification:  Game Fish
Abundance: Stocked in several Piedmont reservoirs.
Overview: Striped bass hybrids grow very fast and rarely reproduce. They are reared in hatcheries owned by the Commission and stocked in several lakes for recreational fishing. Although these fish may not get as big as striped bass, individuals larger than 10 pounds are common.

Sport Fish Profile (pdf)

     

North Carolina offers some great fishing opportunities. If you are a resident or visitor to the state, please review the links below to ensure that you understand the rules, regulations and other guidelines.

The following fishing regulations are effective August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013.

Inland Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Regulatory authority between the Wildlife Resources Commission and Division of Marine Fisheries. Inland game fish regulations include Manner of Taking, Seasons and Using Trotlines and Set-hooks.

There are no closed seasons on inland game fishes with the following exceptions (PDF).