Fishing in North Carolina
137 verified fishing spots across North Carolina, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in North Carolina
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Coquina Beach
Nags Head, NC· 35.8458, -75.5683
Red drum • Bluefish • Striped bass
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:24 AM
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Topsail Beach
Topsail Beach, NC· 34.3644, -77.6289
Pompano • Whiting • Bluefish
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Holden Beach
Holden Beach, NC· 33.9142, -78.3036
Red drum • Whiting • Pompano
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:32 AM
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Nags Head Fishing Pier
Nags Head, NC· 35.9861, -75.6319
Spot • Pompano • Flounder
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Rodanthe Pier
Rodanthe, NC· 35.5958, -75.4644
Red drum • Bluefish • Spanish mackerel
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Kure Beach Pier
Kure Beach, NC· 34.0042, -77.9042
Spot • Bluefish • King mackerel
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:30 AM
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Edenton Bay
Edenton, NC· 36.0547, -76.6083
Striped bass • White perch • Largemouth bass
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:29 AM
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Kitty Hawk Bay
Kill Devil Hills, NC· 36.0683, -75.7289
Red drum • Spotted seatrout • Southern flounder
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Town Creek Canal
Leland, NC· 34.1539, -77.9897
Red drum • Flounder • Blue crab
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Brices Creek
New Bern, NC· 35.0383, -77.0717
Largemouth bass • Black crappie • Bluegill
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Pamlico River
Washington, NC· 35.5397, -77.0558
Red drum • Spotted seatrout • Striped bass
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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South River
Garland, NC· 34.6225, -78.3361
Redbreast sunfish • Chain pickerel • Largemouth bass
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:33 AM
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Popular species in North Carolina
Fishing regulations in North Carolina
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission — official regulations