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Merricks Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species at Merricks Creek

Gray weakfish
Gray weakfish
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Gray weakfish

23 in · 5 lb

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General info

Merricks Creek is a stream located in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Gray weakfish.

Location

34°24′23.4″N 77°47′37.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Merricks 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 Gray weakfish as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Gray weakfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length
Excellent

Cynoscion regalis, Grey Trout

Regulations for

34°24′23.4″N 77°47′37.5″W
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FAQ about Merricks Creek fishing

the Merricks Creek is a stream located in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°24′23.4″N 77°47′37.5″W
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