Stumpy Point Bay Fishing
Dare County, coastal fishing waters.
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Groundwork on Stumpy Point Bay
On the map, Stumpy Point Bay is a bay along Dare County. TIGER hydrography measures it near 3.4 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 coastal launch.
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NCDMF reef guide, NC DCM access sites, NCWRC access areas and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Boating access near Stumpy Point Bay
- Stumpy Point1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 1 dock, coastal waters, 1 mile
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and OpenStreetMap slipways.
NCDMF reefs near Stumpy Point Bay
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Materials | Built | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-160 Oregon Inlet Reef | 70 | Concrete (78), Reef Ball (2), Vessel (2) | 1974 to 2021 | 18 miles |
| AR-165 | 70 | Concrete (85), Vessel (3), Metal (2), Reef Ball (1) | 2020 to 2022 | 18 miles |
| AR-197 Roanoke Island | 15 | Natural Material (34), Tires (1) | 2019 to 2021 | 18 miles |
| AR-140 | 57 | Concrete (51), Metal (1), Vessel (1) | 1986 to 2021 | 22 miles |
| AR-145 | 65 | Concrete (56), Vessel (3), Aircraft (2) | 1944 to 2021 | 25 miles |
NCDMF Artificial Reef Program. All North Carolina reefs.
Jetties and inlets by Stumpy Point Bay
- Unnamed breakwater (Manns Harbor)breakwater, 12 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Wanchese)breakwater, 13 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Wanchese)breakwater, 13 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Wanchese)breakwater, 14 miles
- Oregon Inletinlet, 14 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Dare)breakwater, 14 miles
USGS GNIS, NC DCM inlet hazard areas and OpenStreetMap.
Coastal limits on Stumpy Point 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 Stumpy Point Bay
Captains and guides by Stumpy Point Bay
- Bak Bar Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Hatteras Landing / Teach's Lair marinas, (252) 216-8576
- Beach Bum Fishingcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Kill Devil Hills, (252) 449-0232
- Capt Johnny Inccoastal charter (trip type not stated), Manteo, (252) 473-9414
- Carolina Girl Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Hatteras Landing / Teach's Lair marinas, (252) 256-1672
- Country Girl Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Manteo, (252) 473-5881
- Drum Roll Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Hatteras Landing / Teach's Lair marinas, (252) 305-3012
- Elizabeth Grace Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Hatteras Landing / Teach's Lair marinas, (252) 216-5733
- Fintasia Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Manteo, (252) 473-6211
Counters a drive from Stumpy Point Bay
- Old North State Fishingbait and tackle shop, Stumpy Point, 1 mile
- Thicket Lump Marinamarina, Wanchese, 13 miles
- Sea & Sound Tackle, Incbait and tackle shop, Wanchese, 13 miles
- Wanchese Marinamarina, Wanchese, 13 miles
- Safe Harbor Outer Banksmarina, Wanchese, 13 miles
- Commercial Fishing Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Manteo, 15 miles
The area around Stumpy Point Bay
Towns within a drive of Stumpy Point Bay
- Wanchese12 miles
- Manns Harbor14 miles
- Manteo15 miles
- Rodanthe18 miles
Nearby bays to Stumpy Point Bay
- Croatan Sound12 miles north
- Roanoke Sound18 miles north
- Buzzard Bay21 miles north
- Pamlico Sound24 miles south
Counties that hold Stumpy Point Bay
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Stumpy Point Bay, the common questions
Where in North Carolina is Stumpy Point Bay?
Dare County; its center is coastal fishing waters.
Is Stumpy Point 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 Stumpy Point Bay?
Red drum: 1 a day, 18-27 in; Year-round.
Is flounder open on Stumpy Point Bay?
Flounder: 1 a day, 15 in minimum; season Sept. 1-14, 2026.
Which striped bass rules cover Stumpy Point 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 Stumpy Point Bay?
Try Stumpy Point, one of 1 coastal launch.
Are there fishing piers near Stumpy Point Bay?
No pier is mapped close by.
Who runs fishing trips on Stumpy Point Bay?
78 charters and guides work its counties.
Which counter sits nearest Stumpy Point Bay?
Drive 1 mile to reach Old North State Fishing.
Make for Stumpy Point Bay
Each pier and ramp above links to its details.