Fishing in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Seat: Elizabeth City. NCWRC District 1.
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Fishing across Pasquotank County
Pasquotank County has its seat in Elizabeth City and sits in NCWRC fisheries District 1. Pasquotank County spans 227 square miles of land and 62.5 square miles of water.
The county has 4 launches, split 1 inland and 3 coastal or joint. Coastal anglers get 0 fishing piers, 14 access sites and 0 reefs nearby.
Every access point in Pasquotank County
NCWRC access areas, USACE, USFS, OpenStreetMap and NC DCM, checked October 2026.
Impoundments in Pasquotank County
For lake fishing, Pasquotank County anglers drive to these.
- East Lake35 miles southeast of Elizabeth City
- Lake Phelps38 miles south of Elizabeth City
- Lake Mattamuskeet55 miles south of Elizabeth City
Creeks in Pasquotank County
- Pasquotank Riverriver, 1 launch
- Halls Creekcreek, 1 launch
- Big Flatty Creekcreek, 1 launch
River readings across Pasquotank County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank River Near South Mills, Nc | 8 cfs, 5.93 ft gage height | Nov 14 8:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 8:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access areas in Pasquotank County
Inland boating access, Pasquotank County (1)
- Halls CreekHalls Creek, 1 lane, 24 trailer spaces, 1 dock
Coastal and joint launches in Pasquotank County (3)
- Big FlattyBig Flatty Creek, joint waters, 1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, 1 dock
- U.S. Coast Guard – Base Elizabeth City, joint waters, boat ramp
- Unnamed slipway (Pasquotank County), joint waters, boat ramp
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap slipways.
Sound and ocean access, Pasquotank County
The sound side of Pasquotank County
- Albemarle Soundsound
Pasquotank County has 14 DCM access sites, 0 on the oceanfront.
Pasquotank County coastal limits
| 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 |
NCDMF piers and reefs, NC DCM access sites and NCDMF limits.
For the trout herePiscifun Carbon XT ultralight spinning reel25% OFFSale $59.99 Event takeoffs in Pasquotank County
- 2026 Maxam Tire Bassmaster Elite at Pasquotank River/Albemarle Sound2026-06-11, Pasquotank River
- 2027 Bass Pro Tour Stage 7 at Pasquotank River2027-08-05, Pasquotank River
Shops and guides, Pasquotank County
Bait counters across Pasquotank County
- Bassackward Luresbait and tackle shop, Elizabeth City
- River City Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Elizabeth City
- Frog Island Marinamarina, Elizabeth City
- Hall's Creek Boating Access Areamarina,
In reach of Pasquotank County
Places in Pasquotank County
- Elizabeth Citypop. 18,631
Next counties over from Pasquotank County
- Camden County8 miles northeast
- Perquimans County10 miles southwest
- Currituck County19 miles northeast
- Chowan County21 miles southwest
Species to expect near Pasquotank County
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Pasquotank County in a few answers
How many ramps does Pasquotank County count?
4 launches on file: 1 inland, 3 coastal or joint.
What is the best-known lake in Pasquotank County?
None inside the county; East Lake is nearest.
Does Pasquotank County have sound or ocean fishing?
It does, with 0 fishing piers and 14 DCM sites.
What NCWRC district is Pasquotank County in?
NCWRC District 1; NCDMF also manages its coastal and joint waters.
Which counters carry tackle in Pasquotank County?
Bassackward Lures and others, 4 in all.
Do charter boats leave from Pasquotank County?
Try the statewide guide page.
Are trout stocked in Pasquotank County?
No county water is on the 2026 lists.
Which town governs Pasquotank County?
It is Elizabeth City.
What license do I need in Pasquotank County?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident). Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
Cast across Pasquotank County
Pick a lake, ramp or pier above.