🐟 What fish can you catch in Harkers Island?

Most commonly caught species around Harkers Island , NC : Red drum - 1,805 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,130 reported catches Largemouth bass - 898 reported catches Summer flounder - 871 reported catches Bluefish - 826 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Harkers Island fishing reports?

The latest Harkers Island , NC fishing reports are: @charlesveith reported a nice Southern kingcroaker . @monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek . @monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek . @Anderson.petty reported a nice Black sea bass at Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier . @stephenszkalak reported a nice Pinfish at Cahoogue Creek . .

Fishing in Harkers Island, NC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Harkers Island, North Carolina?

Anglers in Harkers Island , NC recommend these top fishing spots: Carteret County Coast , Bogue Sound , Taylor Creek , Radio Island Beach , Adams Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Harkers Island?

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Harkers Island

Latest Harkers Island fishing reports

Southern kingcroaker

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Slocum Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Slocum Creek

length · weight

Black sea bass

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

18 in · 3 lb

Pinfish

Cahoogue Creek

length · weight

Atlantic bonito

Bogue Sound

23 in · 5 lb

Bluefish

Drum Inlet

20 in · 4 lb

Bonnethead shark

Drum Inlet

length · weight

Dusky smooth-hound

Bogue Sound

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Marine Corps Air Station Pond

11 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Harkers Island

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°42′0.7″N 76°33′40.3″W

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FAQ about Harkers Island fishing

Anglers in Harkers Island, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Carteret County Coast, Bogue Sound, Taylor Creek, Radio Island Beach, and Adams Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Harkers Island, NC:

Red drum - 1,805 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,130 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 898 reported catches
Summer flounder - 871 reported catches
Bluefish - 826 reported catches

The latest Harkers Island, NC fishing reports are:

@charlesveith reported a nice Southern kingcroaker.
@monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek.
@monkjoe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwest Prong Slocum Creek.
@Anderson.petty reported a nice Black sea bass at Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier.
@stephenszkalak reported a nice Pinfish at Cahoogue Creek.

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