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Brunswick River

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North Carolina, United States

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Blue catfish

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General info

Brunswick River is a stream located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic croaker, Red drum, and Striped bass.

Location

34°12′58.9″N 77°58′36″W
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Fishing regulations at Brunswick 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 Atlantic croaker as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Atlantic croaker

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

50
No minimum size limit.
Very good

Micropogonias undulatus

Regulations for

34°12′58.9″N 77°58′36″W
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FAQ about Brunswick River fishing

the Brunswick River is a stream located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°12′58.9″N 77°58′36″W
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