🐟 What fish can you catch in Ocracoke?

Most commonly caught species around Ocracoke , NC : Red drum - 837 reported catches Bluefish - 407 reported catches Summer flounder - 205 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 200 reported catches Pinfish - 174 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ocracoke fishing reports?

The latest Ocracoke , NC fishing reports are: @bryceandruczyk reported a nice Pumpkinseed . @d.reichert reported a nice Red drum . @Combatfishing reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Pamlico Sound . @asher-barnes reported a nice Bluefish at Drum Inlet . @asher-barnes reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Drum Inlet . .

Fishing in Ocracoke, NC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

Anglers in Ocracoke , NC recommend these top fishing spots: Dare County Coast , Pamlico Sound , Carteret County Coast , Hyde County Coast , Hatteras Beach .

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

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Ocracoke

Latest Ocracoke fishing reports

Pumpkinseed

5 in · 2 oz

Red drum

length · weight

Southern kingcroaker

Pamlico Sound

length · weight

Bluefish

Drum Inlet

20 in · 4 lb

Bonnethead shark

Drum Inlet

length · weight

Red drum

Avon Fishing Pier

30 in · 11 lb

Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

length · weight

Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

length · weight

Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

length · weight

Blue crab

Hatteras Sands Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ocracoke

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

35°07′35″N 75°55′16.3″W

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FAQ about Ocracoke fishing

Anglers in Ocracoke, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Dare County Coast, Pamlico Sound, Carteret County Coast, Hyde County Coast, and Hatteras Beach.

Most commonly caught species around Ocracoke, NC:

Red drum - 837 reported catches
Bluefish - 407 reported catches
Summer flounder - 205 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 200 reported catches
Pinfish - 174 reported catches

The latest Ocracoke, NC fishing reports are:

@bryceandruczyk reported a nice Pumpkinseed.
@d.reichert reported a nice Red drum.
@Combatfishing reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Pamlico Sound.
@asher-barnes reported a nice Bluefish at Drum Inlet.
@asher-barnes reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Drum Inlet.

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