🐟 What fish can you catch in Waves?

Most commonly caught species around Waves , NC : Red drum - 1,178 reported catches Bluefish - 738 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 689 reported catches Summer flounder - 462 reported catches Atlantic croaker - 408 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waves fishing reports?

The latest Waves , 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 Waves, NC

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

Anglers in Waves , 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 Waves?

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Waves

Latest Waves 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 Waves

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°34′10.2″N 75°27′59.8″W

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FAQ about Waves fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Waves, NC:

Red drum - 1,178 reported catches
Bluefish - 738 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 689 reported catches
Summer flounder - 462 reported catches
Atlantic croaker - 408 reported catches

The latest Waves, 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.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Waves, NC. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: