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Horsepen Bay

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Yellow perch

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Black bullhead

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General info

Horsepen Bay is a lake located in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black bullhead and Yellow perch.

Location

34°40′55.4″N 78°23′41.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Horsepen Bay, 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 Black bullhead as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black bullhead

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

10
Very good.

Ameiurus melas

Regulations for

34°40′55.4″N 78°23′41.8″W
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FAQ about Horsepen Bay fishing

Horsepen Bay is a lake located in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°40′55.4″N 78°23′41.8″W
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