Currituck Bay Fishing
Currituck County, joint fishing waters.
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Groundwork on Currituck Bay
On the map, Currituck Bay is a bay along Currituck County. Its center falls in joint fishing waters on the joint boundary map. Striped bass limits come from the Albemarle Sound Management Area.
Within a short drive are 1 fishing pier, 12 coastal launches and 12 DCM access sites.
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NCDMF reef guide, NC DCM access sites, NCWRC access areas and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Bank and pier fishing on Currituck Bay
Pier fishing by Currituck Bay
- Mackey Island NWR Fishing Piersound/river access pier, 5 miles
Walk-on access points by Currituck Bay
- Carova Beach Park, Currituck County13 parking, restrooms, estuarine
- Mackey Island NWR Fishing Pier, Currituck County8 parking, estuarine
- North Beach Access Ramp, Currituck Countyocean
- Currituck Banks Reserve, Currituck Banks Reserverestrooms, estuarine
- Currituck Banks Reserve, Currituck County11 parking, ocean
- Charles Kuralt Trail Overlook, Currituck County7 parking, estuarine
- Corolla Village Road Sound Access, Currituck Countyestuarine
- Mackey Island NWR Visitor Contact Station, Currituck County7 parking, restrooms, estuarine
- Whalehead Club Heritage Park, Currituck County25 parking, restrooms, estuarine
- Corolla Village Road Beach Access and Lighthouse Ramp, Currituck County46 parking, restrooms, ocean
- Shad St Public Beach Access, Currituck Countyocean
- Whalehead Community 12, Currituck Countyocean
12 public access sites from DCM sit inside 8 miles.
NCDMF pier list and NC DCM Beach and Waterfront Access sites.
Boating access near Currituck Bay
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 2 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 2 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 3 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 3 miles
- Brumley Road1 lane, 26 trailer spaces, 1 dock, joint waters, 3 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 3 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 3 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Currituck County)boat ramp, joint waters, 4 miles
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and OpenStreetMap slipways.
Coastal limits on Currituck Bay
NCDMF limits with the Albemarle Sound Management Area striped bass row.
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in | Year-round |
| Flounder (all species) | 1 a day | 15 in minimum | Sept. 1-14, 2026 |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 14-20 in, plus 1 over 26 in | Open (reopened July 1, 2026) |
| Weakfish | 1 a day | 12 in minimum | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Black drum | 10 a day | 14-25 in, plus 1 over 25 in | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Sheepshead | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Striped bass (Albemarle Sound Management Area) | none may be kept | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Bluefish | 5 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 a day | 12 in minimum | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Cobia | 1 a day | 36 in minimum | May 1 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Spot | 3 a day | 14-20 in, plus 1 over 26 in | Open (reopened July 1, 2026) |
| Atlantic croaker | 50 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Blue crab (recreational) | 50 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
NCDMF recreational size and bag limits and 2026 proclamations, checked October 2026. Coastal and joint limits.
Charters and bait around Currituck Bay
Captains and guides by Currituck Bay
- Backwater Adventuresinshore / sound charter, Powells Point, (252) 202-3112
Counters a drive from Currituck Bay
- Corolla Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Corolla, 8 miles
- Currituck Sports Incsporting goods store, Barco, 9 miles
- Midway Marina & Motelmarina, Coinjock, 9 miles
- Corolla Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Corolla, 12 miles
- T W's Bait & Tackle, 815 Ocean Trlbait and tackle shop, Corolla, 13 miles
The area around Currituck Bay
Towns within a drive of Currituck Bay
- Coinjock9 miles
- Grandy16 miles
- Camden19 miles
Nearby bays to Currituck Bay
- Knotts Island Bay2 miles north
- Currituck Sound9 miles south
- Back Bay10 miles north
- Albemarle Sound31 miles south
Counties that hold Currituck Bay
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Currituck Bay, the common questions
Where in North Carolina is Currituck Bay?
Currituck County; its center is joint fishing waters.
Is Currituck Bay coastal or joint water?
Joint waters accept either the inland license ($32 resident) or the Coastal Recreational Fishing License ($20 resident) from age 16.
What size red drum can I keep on Currituck Bay?
Red drum: 1 a day, 18-27 in; Year-round.
Is flounder open on Currituck Bay?
Flounder: 1 a day, 15 in minimum; season Sept. 1-14, 2026.
Which striped bass rules cover Currituck Bay?
Albemarle Sound Management Area applies. Season closed; no harvest allowed
Where does a trailer go into Currituck Bay?
Try Unnamed slipway (Currituck County), one of 12 coastal launches.
Are there fishing piers near Currituck Bay?
Yes, 1 pier, starting with Mackey Island NWR Fishing Pier.
Who runs fishing trips on Currituck Bay?
1 charter or guide work its counties.
Which counter sits nearest Currituck Bay?
Drive 8 miles to reach Corolla Bait and Tackle.
Make for Currituck Bay
Each pier and ramp above links to its details.