🐟 What fish can you catch in Emerald Isle?

Most commonly caught species around Emerald Isle , NC : Red drum - 4,914 reported catches Largemouth bass - 4,511 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 4,040 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,818 reported catches Bluefish - 1,408 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Emerald Isle fishing reports?

The latest Emerald Isle , NC fishing reports are: @sblum7537 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at New River . @monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek . @monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek . @FishingWithLemon reported a nice Bluefish at Trent River . @benjaminposey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trent River . .

Fishing in Emerald Isle, NC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Emerald Isle, North Carolina?

Anglers in Emerald Isle , NC recommend these top fishing spots: Carteret County Coast , Bogue Sound , Onslow County Coast , White Oak River , Queen Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Emerald Isle?

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Emerald Isle

Latest Emerald Isle fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

New River

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Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Slocum Creek

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Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Slocum Creek

length · weight

Bluefish

Trent River

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Largemouth bass

Trent River

length · weight

Longnose gar

New River

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Spotted seatrout

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Longnose gar

New River

45 in · 15 lb

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Emerald Isle

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.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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

34°39′53.3″N 77°01′45.1″W

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FAQ about Emerald Isle fishing

Anglers in Emerald Isle, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Carteret County Coast, Bogue Sound, Onslow County Coast, White Oak River, and Queen Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Emerald Isle, NC:

Red drum - 4,914 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 4,511 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 4,040 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,818 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,408 reported catches

The latest Emerald Isle, NC fishing reports are:

@sblum7537 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at New River.
@monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek.
@monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek.
@FishingWithLemon reported a nice Bluefish at Trent River.
@benjaminposey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trent River.

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