Fishing in North Carolina

North Carolina bridges mountain trout streams with world-class coastal fishing. The Outer Banks is one of the premier surf fishing destinations in the US for red drum, striped bass, and bluefish. The Hatteras Gulf Stream brings dolphin, wahoo, and billfish close to shore. Inland, Kerr and Jordan lakes produce trophy striped bass, and the Great Smoky Mountains hold wild brook trout.

Top Species

• Red Drum
• Striped Bass
• Bluefin Tuna
• Wahoo
• Largemouth Bass
• Brook Trout

Top Waters

• Outer Banks
• Lake Norman
• Kerr Lake
• New River
• Cape Hatteras

Fishing Types

• Saltwater / offshore fishing
• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

North Carolina WRC — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.