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Carova Beach

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North Carolina, United States

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Flat needlefish

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Atlantic croaker

8 in · 5 oz

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Southern kingcroaker

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Southern stingray

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Red drum

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Flat needlefish

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General info

Carova Beach is a part of an ocean located in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Southern kingcroaker, Red drum, and Bluefish.

Location

36°31′30.4″N 75°51′40.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Carova Beach, 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 Southern kingcroaker as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Southern kingcroaker

Seasons

Open
No established size limit or bag limit in state waters.
For seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures see Current Fisheries Proclamations.
Very good

Ground Mullet, Menticirrhus americanus, Roundhead, Sea Mullet, Whiting

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36°31′30.4″N 75°51′40.7″W
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FAQ about Carova Beach fishing

Carova Beach is a part of an ocean located in Currituck County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°31′30.4″N 75°51′40.7″W
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