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Fishing in Swan Quarter, NC

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Swan Quarter

Red drum
Red drum
Spotted seatrout
Spotted seatrout
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Summer flounder
Summer flounder
Striped bass
Striped bass

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Red drum

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Bluefish

Pamlico River

19 in · 3 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Pamlico River

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Spotted seatrout

Pamlico River

12 in · 1 lb

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Bluefish

Pamlico River

15 in · 2 lb

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Bluefish

Pamlico River

20 in · 3 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Pamlico River

15 in · 1 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Pamlico River

16 in · 2 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Pamlico River

13 in · 1 lb

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Spotted seatrout

Pamlico River

25 in · 6 lb

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About Swan Quarter fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Swan Quarter, North Carolina. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 750 catches for Red drum, 606 catches for Spotted seatrout, and 305 catches for Largemouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Swan Quarter

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.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

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°24′39.2″N 76°19′30″W
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FAQ about Swan Quarter fishing

Anglers in Swan Quarter, NC recommend these top fishing spots: Pamlico Sound, Pamlico River, Pungo River, Lake Mattamuskeet, and Judith Marsh.
Most commonly caught species around Swan Quarter, NC:
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