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White Oak River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

4.8·1025 catches

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Atlantic croaker

9 in · 3 oz

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Blue crab

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Spotted seatrout

18 in · 2 lb

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Longear sunfish

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Sheepshead

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General info

White Oak River is a lake located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Carteret County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Atlantic croaker, and Sheepshead.

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34°43′52.5″N 77°07′23.1″W
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Fishing regulations at White Oak 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.

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FAQ about White Oak River fishing

📍 Where is White Oak River located?
White Oak River is a lake located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Carteret County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°43′52.5″N 77°07′23.1″W
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🎣 Where on White Oak River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on White Oak 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.
🐟 What species are in White Oak River?
The most common species in White Oak River are:
  • Red drum - 76 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Atlantic croaker - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Sheepshead - 28 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest White Oak River fishing reports?
The latest White Oak River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at White Oak River right now?
According to fishing regulations at White Oak River, some of the species in season this June include: Striped bass, Cobia, Red grouper, Gag 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 White Oak River?

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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