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Pamlico Sound

North Carolina, United States

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Red drum

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Spotted seatrout

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Northern puffer

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Inshore lizardfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Red drum

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Piked dogfish

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Oyster toadfish

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General info

Pamlico Sound is a part of an ocean located in North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Summer flounder.

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Location

35Β°21β€²5.4β€³N 75Β°49β€²42.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Pamlico Sound, 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 April 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Pamlico Sound fishing

Pamlico Sound is a part of an ocean located in North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°21β€²5.4β€³N 75Β°49β€²42.2β€³W
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