Let's Go Fishing!
Refuge |
Fishing Opportunities |
Special Fishing Events or Facilities |
| Alligator River | freshwater fishing | universally accessible fishing platform on Creef Cut Wildlife Trail; boat ramps nearby |
| * Back Bay | surf fishing, freshwater fishing | "D" Pool Impoundment open for fishing - panfish only, max 10 - barbless hook, no live minnow bait. Fishing pier. Family Fishing Festival - 1st Saturday in June. |
| Cedar Island | sound and bay fishing | boat ramps available |
| Currituck | surf fishing (not actually on refuge land) | vehicular access requires 4X4. |
| *Great Dismal Swamp | freshwater fishing | boat ramp available |
| *Mackay Island | sound fishing | boat ramp available |
| Mattamuskeet | freshwater fishing | boat ramp available |
| Pea Island | Surf fishing, bridge fishing, and sound fishing | permit required for night fishing; boat ramp at New Inlet; Fishing/Crabbing Rodeo in June |
| Pee Dee | freshwater fishing | boat ramp available |
| Pocosin Lakes | freshwater fishing | boat ramp available |
| Roanoke River | freshwater fishing | boat ramp available |
| Swanquarter | bay and sound fishing | Bell Island Fishing Pier - 1,000 feet long; boat ramp available |
* Refuges are actually located, all or part, in Virginia.
On all refuges, State Regulations apply (NEW!!!! Saltwater fishing license required beginning Jan. 1, 2007. A State license is required for ALL hunting and fishing on national wildlife refuges.)
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