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Atlantic croaker

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Pigfish

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Spanish mackerel

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Spanish mackerel

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General info

Taylor Creek is a part of an ocean located in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass, Pinfish, and Atlantic croaker.

Location

34°42′46″N 76°39′39.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Taylor 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Black sea bass

Black sea bass

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Bag limit7

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size13" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Special gear

NC Snapper Grouper Gear

You must use non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks while fishing for or possessing snapper grouper species while using natural baits. A non-offset hook has the point and barb in-line with the hook shank. Also, you must possess a descending device on board that is readily available for use while fishing for or possessing snapper grouper species. A descending device is defined as an instrument capable of releasing the fish at the depth from which the fish was caught, and to which is attached a minimum of a 16-ounce weight and a minimum of a 60-ft length of line.

Required licenses
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.
Additional information
Black sea bass total length excludes the caudal fin filament. For seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures see the Current Fisheries Proclamations.
Edibility
Excellent according to Adam L.
Synonyms
Centropristis striata
Season open: year-round
Pinfish

Pinfish

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Additional information
No closed season. No bag limit. No size limit.
Edibility
Poor, but grouper love them.
Synonyms
Lagodon rhomboides, bait
Season open: year-round
Atlantic croaker

Atlantic croaker

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No minimum size limit.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Micropogonias undulatus
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FAQ about Taylor Creek fishing

📍 Where is Taylor Creek located?
Taylor Creek is a part of an ocean located in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°42′46″N 76°39′39.9″W
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🎣 Where on Taylor Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Taylor Creek 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 Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Taylor Creek?
The most common species in Taylor Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Taylor Creek fishing reports?
The latest Taylor Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Taylor Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at Taylor Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Striped bass, Spotted seatrout, Cobia, Red grouper, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Taylor Creek?

Fishing in North Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In North Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted lifetime license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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