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Upper Broad Creek

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North Carolina, United States

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Spotted seatrout

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Red drum

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Striped bass

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General info

Upper Broad Creek is a stream located in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Pamlico County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Striped bass, and Red drum.

Location

35°07′39.5″N 76°57′33.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Upper Broad 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 Spotted seatrout as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted seatrout

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

3

Min size

14"

Max size

20"

Measurement

Total Length
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.

North Carolina's Spotted Seatrout fishery will reopen to recreational and commercial harvest in joint and coastal waters on July 1, 2025, following a cold stun closure. Upon reopening of the fishery, new management from Amendment 1 to the Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan will be implemented.

  • A 14- to 20-inch slot limit with an allowance for one fish over 26 inches
  • A 3-fish individual bag limit


For seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures see Current Fisheries Proclamations.

Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

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35°07′39.5″N 76°57′33.4″W
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the Upper Broad Creek is a stream located in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Pamlico County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35°07′39.5″N 76°57′33.4″W
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