Rose Bay Fishing
Hyde County, coastal fishing waters.
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Groundwork on Rose Bay
On the map, Rose Bay is a bay along Hyde County. TIGER hydrography measures it near 10.9 square miles. Its center falls in coastal fishing waters on the joint boundary map. Striped bass limits come from the Central Southern Management Area.
Within a short drive are 1 fishing pier, 4 coastal launches and 2 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 Rose Bay
Pier fishing by Rose Bay
- Bell Island Piersound/river access pier, 2 miles
Walk-on access points by Rose Bay
- Bell Island Pier, Swan Quarter8 parking, estuarine
- Swan Quarter Community Park, Swan Quarter20 parking, estuarine
2 public access sites from DCM sit inside 8 miles.
NCDMF pier list and NC DCM Beach and Waterfront Access sites.
Boating access near Rose Bay
- Rose Bay2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 1 dock, coastal waters, 3 miles
- Kelly N Davis3 lanes, 38 trailer spaces, 4 docks, coastal waters, 5 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Hyde County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Hyde County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 9 miles
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and OpenStreetMap slipways.
NCDMF reefs near Rose Bay
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Materials | Built | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-293 | 15 | Reef Ball (1) | 2023 to 2023 | 9 miles |
| AR-292 Quilley Point | 15 | Tires (1) | 1985 to 1985 | 10 miles |
| AR-291 Bayview Reef | 15 | Concrete (7), Reef Ball (6) | 2012 to 2022 | 22 miles |
NCDMF Artificial Reef Program. All North Carolina reefs.
Coastal limits on Rose Bay
NCDMF limits with the Central Southern 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 (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.
Charters and bait around Rose Bay
Counters a drive from Rose Bay
- Mayo's Commercial Fishing Supplybait and tackle shop, Scranton, 5 miles
- Dowry Creek Marinamarina, Belhaven, 11 miles
- River Forest Manor & Marinamarina, Belhaven, 14 miles
- TJ's Marina & Boatyardmarina, Belhaven, 14 miles
- Belhaven Waterway Marinamarina, Belhaven, 15 miles
The area around Rose Bay
Towns within a drive of Rose Bay
- Swan Quarter5 miles
- Belhaven15 miles
- Pantego19 miles
- Mesic20 miles
Nearby bays to Rose Bay
- Swanquarter Bay5 miles southeast
- Juniper Bay9 miles east
- Jones Bay15 miles southwest
- Wysocking Bay20 miles east
Counties that hold Rose Bay
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Rose Bay, the common questions
Where in North Carolina is Rose Bay?
Hyde County; its center is coastal fishing waters.
Is Rose Bay coastal or joint water?
Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
What size red drum can I keep on Rose Bay?
Red drum: 1 a day, 18-27 in; Year-round.
Is flounder open on Rose Bay?
Flounder: 1 a day, 15 in minimum; season Sept. 1-14, 2026.
Which striped bass rules cover Rose Bay?
Central Southern Management Area applies. Was open April 1-30, 2026; 1 fish, 18 in minimum, 22-27 in protected
Where does a trailer go into Rose Bay?
Try Rose Bay, one of 4 coastal launches.
Are there fishing piers near Rose Bay?
Yes, 1 pier, starting with Bell Island Pier.
Who runs fishing trips on Rose Bay?
Check the guides page; none are listed here.
Which counter sits nearest Rose Bay?
Drive 5 miles to reach Mayo's Commercial Fishing Supply.
Make for Rose Bay
Each pier and ramp above links to its details.