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Core Creek

North Carolina, United States

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Core Creek fishing reports

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bowfin

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Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Core Creek is a stream located in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

35Β°16β€²10.7β€³N 77Β°17β€²0.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Core Creek, NC

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 July 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Core Creek fishing

the Core Creek is a stream located in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°16β€²10.7β€³N 77Β°17β€²0.8β€³W
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