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Holover Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species at Holover Creek

Spanish mackerel
Spanish mackerel
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General info

Holover Creek is a stream located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spanish mackerel.

Location

34°33′48.8″N 77°17′57.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Holover 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 Spanish mackerel as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spanish mackerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Min size

12"

Measurement

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

For more information about NC seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures, see Current Fishery Proclamations.

For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.

Very good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Spanish Mackerel by DMFD

Scomberomorus maculatus

Regulations for

34°33′48.8″N 77°17′57.7″W
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FAQ about Holover Creek fishing

the Holover Creek is a stream located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°33′48.8″N 77°17′57.7″W
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