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Neuse River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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General info

Neuse River is a stream located in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Carteret County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

35°30′28.2″N 78°21′26.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Neuse River, 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 Red drum as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.
Harvest in federal waters prohibited. Unlawful to gig, spear, or gaff. Unlawful to posess redfish greater than 27 inches total length.
Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

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35°30′28.2″N 78°21′26.7″W
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FAQ about Neuse River fishing

the Neuse River is a stream located in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Carteret County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35°30′28.2″N 78°21′26.7″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Neuse River 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.
The most common species in the Neuse River are:
  • Red drum - 232 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 89 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 260 members reported to have caught this fish
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