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Brunswick River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Sandbar shark

28 in · 7 lb

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Atlantic croaker

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Atlantic croaker

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Summer flounder

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 6 lb

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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.

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15.9 miles away

Rocky Point

16.5 miles away

Hampstead

17.2 miles away

Southport

19.2 miles away

Oak Island

21.0 miles away

Sandyfield

21.4 miles away

Burgaw

23.3 miles away

Atkinson

24.1 miles away

Bald Head Island

24.2 miles away

Bolton

25.0 miles away

Kelly

25.6 miles away

Surf City

27.9 miles away

Shallotte

28.4 miles away

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FAQ about Brunswick River fishing

📍 Where is the Brunswick River located?
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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🎣 Where on the Brunswick River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Brunswick 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 the Brunswick River?
The most common species in the Brunswick River are:
📢 What are the latest Brunswick River fishing reports?
The latest Brunswick River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Brunswick River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Brunswick 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 the Brunswick 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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