Everett Bay Fishing
Onslow County, coastal fishing waters.
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An overview of Everett Bay
Everett Bay is a coastal bay reaching Onslow County. The named water covers about 0.3 square miles in Census data. Under 15A NCAC 03Q .0202 its center point lies in coastal fishing waters. For striped bass, the Central Southern Management Area applies.
Mapped access near it includes 4 fishing piers, 12 coastal launches and 90 DCM access sites.
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NCDMF reef guide, NC DCM access sites, NCWRC access areas and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Walk-on spots near Everett Bay
Piers to fish near Everett Bay
- Morris Landingsound/river access pier, 2 miles
- Seaview Fishing Pierocean fishing pier, 4 miles
- Surf City Pierocean fishing pier, 6 miles
- Surf City Public Fishing Areapublic fishing area pier, 6 miles
Shoreline access around Everett Bay
- Rodney Knowles Memorial Park, North Topsail Beach10 parking, estuarine
- Beach Access #28, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #28, North Topsail Beachocean
- 3rd Ave (NTB BA-27), North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #26, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #25, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #24, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #30, North Topsail Beach15 parking, ocean
- OC BA-23, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #22, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #21, North Topsail Beachocean
- Beach Access #20, North Topsail Beachocean
There are 90 DCM beach and waterfront access points within 8 miles of Everett Bay.
NCDMF pier list and NC DCM Beach and Waterfront Access sites.
Launches within a drive of Everett Bay
- Turkey Creek2 lanes, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock, coastal waters, under a mile
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 2 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 2 miles
- West Onslow Beach2 lanes, 18 trailer spaces, 2 docks, coastal waters, 3 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 5 miles
- Surf City2 lanes, 60 trailer spaces, restrooms, 2 docks, coastal waters, 6 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 6 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 7 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Onslow County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Sneads Ferry2 lanes, 35 trailer spaces, 4 docks, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Pender County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and OpenStreetMap slipways.
NCDMF reef sites near Everett Bay
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Materials | Built | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-360 Topsail Reef | 44 | Concrete (2), Reef Ball (1) | 1992 to 2023 | 12 miles |
| AR-355 New River Reef | 50 | Concrete (7), Metal (1) | 1986 to 1993 | 12 miles |
| AR-398 New River | 15 | Concrete (9) | 2010 to 2010 | 13 miles |
| AR-362 Tom Boyette Reef | 54 | Concrete (2), Metal (1) | 1986 to 2002 | 15 miles |
| AR-366 | 66 | Concrete (4), Metal (2) | 1986 to 2004 | 19 miles |
| AR-364 Billy Murrell Reef | 44 | Vessel (5), Concrete (2), Fiberglass (1), Atlantic Pods (1) | 1988 to 2015 | 21 miles |
| AR-368 | 66 | Vessel (2), Concrete (2), Metal (1) | 1986 to 2022 | 22 miles |
| AR-381 | 24 miles |
NCDMF Artificial Reef Program. All North Carolina reefs.
Inlet structure around Everett Bay
- New River Inletinlet, 8 miles
- New Topsail Inletinlet, 14 miles
USGS GNIS, NC DCM inlet hazard areas and OpenStreetMap.
Everett Bay rules
Coastal limits plus the Central Southern Management Area striped bass rule.
| 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 (Central Southern 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.
Guides and tackle around Everett Bay
Hire help on Everett Bay
- Atlantic Blue Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Sneads Ferry, (252) 508-5576
- Charter Gladys Mcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Sneads Ferry, (910) 327-3865
- Dock Shocker Fishing Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Sneads Ferry, (910) 507-9679
- Friendly City Fishingcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Swansboro, (910) 330-4764
- Hot Pursuit Fishing Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Sneads Ferry, (910) 606-4661
- Joyful Noise Fishing Chartercoastal charter (trip type not stated), Jacksonville, (910) 358-9723
- Lotta Luck Fishingcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Swansboro, (252) 413-7674
- Nancy Lee Fishing Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Swansboro, (252) 354-3474
Bait counters nearest Everett Bay
- Herring's Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Surf City, 5 miles
- Yopp Brothers Mariune, Tackle, & Gift Shopbait and tackle shop, Sneads Ferry, 5 miles
- New River Marina, 104 James Avemarina, Holly Ridge, 6 miles
- Bayshore Marinamarina, Onslow, 7 miles
- New River Marina, 129 Sail Waymarina, Sneads Ferry, 8 miles
- Swan Point Marinamarina, Sneads Ferry, 8 miles
Just around Everett Bay
Towns encircling Everett Bay
- North Topsail Beach2 miles
- Surf City5 miles
- Holly Ridge5 miles
- Sneads Ferry7 miles
More sounds near Everett Bay
- Stump Soundunder a mile west
- Chadwick Bay7 miles northeast
- Stones Bay9 miles north
- Courthouse Bay9 miles northeast
Counties that share Everett Bay
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Before a trip to Everett Bay
Which stretch of the coast holds Everett Bay?
Look along Onslow County, mapped as coastal fishing waters.
Will an inland license work on Everett Bay?
Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
Which red drum rules apply on Everett Bay?
Red drum: 1 a day, 18-27 in; Year-round.
What are the flounder rules on Everett Bay?
Flounder: 1 a day, 15 in minimum; season Sept. 1-14, 2026.
Can I keep striped bass from Everett Bay?
Central Southern Management Area applies. Was open April 1-30, 2026; 1 fish, 18 in minimum, 22-27 in protected
Does a ramp reach Everett Bay?
Turkey Creek, among 12 coastal launches.
Which piers are close to Everett Bay?
Morris Landing is nearest of 4 piers.
Is there a head boat near Everett Bay?
12 charters and guides in the bordering counties.
Who sells bait close to Everett Bay?
Herring's Bait & Tackle Shop, about 5 miles away.
Get to Everett Bay this year
Know the water class and the limits first.