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Dare County Coast

North Carolina, United States

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Bluefish

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Bluefish

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Red drum

31 in · 11 lb

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Red drum

31 in · 11 lb

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Bluefish

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Bluefish

18 in · 2 lb

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Bluefish

18 in · 2 lb

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Spiny butterfly ray

72 in · 100 lb

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Sand tiger shark

78 in · 150 lb

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Red drum

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General info

Dare County Coast is a part of an ocean located in North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Bluefish, and Atlantic croaker.

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Location

35°41′41.2″N 75°27′8.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Dare County Coast, 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 April 13, 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 Dare County Coast fishing

Dare County Coast is a part of an ocean located in North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°41′41.2″N 75°27′8.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Dare County Coast by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Dare County Coast are:
  • Red drum - 314 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 265 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Atlantic croaker - 153 members reported to have caught this fish
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