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Big Swamp

North Carolina, United States

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 4 lb

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White perch

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Striped bass

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Red drum

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General info

Big Swamp is a swamp located in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and White perch.

Location

35Β°57β€²6.3β€³N 76Β°24β€²40.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Swamp, 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 species as of July 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Big Swamp is a swamp located in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°57β€²6.3β€³N 76Β°24β€²40.8β€³W
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