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Fishing in New Bern, NC

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in New Bern

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Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Newport River

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Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Newport River

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Striped mullet

Pamlico River

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Largemouth bass

Southwest Prong Newport River

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Spotted bass

Southwest Prong Newport River

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Largemouth bass

Trent River

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Bachelors Delight Swamp

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Largemouth bass

Bachelors Delight Swamp

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Gray weakfish

White Oak River

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Largemouth bass

Trent River

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About New Bern fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around New Bern, North Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,943 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,278 catches for Red drum, and 1,771 catches for Spotted seatrout.

7-day weather forecast in New Bern

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81 °F63 °F

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Fishing regulations in New Bern

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 species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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