NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Fish Size and Creel Regulations for Lake Norman
| Species | Minimum Size Limit | Daily Creel Limit |
| Crappie | 8″ | 20 |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass | Largemouth and spotted bass: 14-inch minimum, except that 2 may be less than 14 inches | 5. including only 2 less than 14 inches |
| Striped Bass & Bodie Bass | 20-inch minimum. | 4 in the aggregate |
| White Bass | 14-inch minimum | 10 |
| Walleye | None | 8 |
| Catfish | None | None |
| Bream | None | None |
| Carp | None | None |
| White Perch | None | None |
The list above is specific for Lake Norman as of the 2020 season, Click here for the complete and current North Carolina Wildlife Fishing Regulations for Warm Water Game Fish.
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