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Fishing in Buxton, NC

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Buxton

Red drum
Red drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Atlantic croaker
Atlantic croaker
Pinfish
Pinfish
Spotted seatrout
Spotted seatrout

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Pumpkinseed

5 in · 2 oz

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Red drum

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Southern kingcroaker

Pamlico Sound

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Red drum

Avon Fishing Pier

30 in · 11 lb

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Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

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Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

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Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

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Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

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Atlantic stingray

Avon Fishing Pier

15 in · 7 lb

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Atlantic stingray

Hyde County Coast

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About Buxton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Buxton, North Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 818 catches for Red drum, 442 catches for Bluefish, and 257 catches for Atlantic croaker.

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Fishing regulations in Buxton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.
Harvest in federal waters prohibited. Unlawful to gig, spear, or gaff. Unlawful to posess redfish greater than 27 inches total length.
Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

35°15′4″N 75°32′51″W
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FAQ about Buxton fishing

Anglers in Buxton, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Dare County Coast, Pamlico Sound, Avon Fishing Pier, Cape Hatteras, and Hyde County Coast.
Most commonly caught species around Buxton, NC:
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