🐟 What fish can you catch in Rodanthe?

Most commonly caught species around Rodanthe , NC : Red drum - 1,176 reported catches Bluefish - 739 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 699 reported catches Summer flounder - 462 reported catches Atlantic croaker - 411 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rodanthe fishing reports?

The latest Rodanthe , NC fishing reports are: @d.reichert reported a nice Red drum . @The_Fishing_Freak reported a nice Clearnose skate at Dare County Coast . @whiteshawna reported a nice Red drum at Dare County Coast . @Fishingwillfushing reported a nice Blue runner at Nags head (NC) . @Combatfishing reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Pamlico Sound . .

Fishing in Rodanthe, NC

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

Anglers in Rodanthe , NC recommend these top fishing spots: Dare County Coast , Pamlico Sound , Rodanthe Pier , Aunt Phoebes Marsh .

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

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Rodanthe

Latest Rodanthe fishing reports

Red drum

length · weight

Clearnose skate

Dare County Coast

length · weight

Red drum

Dare County Coast

length · weight

Blue runner

Nags head (NC)

9 in · 1 lb

Southern kingcroaker

Pamlico Sound

length · weight

Red drum

32 in · 11 lb

Red drum

Avon Fishing Pier

30 in · 11 lb

Red drum

30 in · 9 lb

Red drum

30 in · 10 lb

Red drum

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Rodanthe

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°35′32.6″N 75°27′58.3″W

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FAQ about Rodanthe fishing

Anglers in Rodanthe, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Dare County Coast, Pamlico Sound, Rodanthe Pier, and Aunt Phoebes Marsh.

Most commonly caught species around Rodanthe, NC:

Red drum - 1,176 reported catches
Bluefish - 739 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 699 reported catches
Summer flounder - 462 reported catches
Atlantic croaker - 411 reported catches

The latest Rodanthe, NC fishing reports are:

@d.reichert reported a nice Red drum.
@The_Fishing_Freak reported a nice Clearnose skate at Dare County Coast.
@whiteshawna reported a nice Red drum at Dare County Coast.
@Fishingwillfushing reported a nice Blue runner at Nags head (NC).
@Combatfishing reported a nice Southern kingcroaker at Pamlico Sound.

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