Fishing in Perquimans County, North Carolina
Seat: Hertford. NCWRC District 1.
- 0lakes
- 7launches
- 2piers
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Perquimans County fishing, sized up
NCWRC places Perquimans County in District 1, and Hertford is the county seat. By the Census, Perquimans County has 247 square miles on land and 81.8 on water.
Mapped launches number 7 launches: 0 inland and 7 coastal or joint. Coastal Perquimans County adds 2 fishing piers, 6 public access sites and 0 reefs.
Lakes, ramps and piers in Perquimans County
NCWRC access areas, USACE, USFS, OpenStreetMap and NC DCM, checked October 2026.
Lake pages, Perquimans County
Perquimans County has no lake page of its own, so here are the nearest to Hertford.
- Lake Phelps28 miles south of Hertford
- East Lake40 miles southeast of Hertford
- Lake Mattamuskeet50 miles south of Hertford
- Grimesland Ponds57 miles southwest of Hertford
Rivers and creeks in Perquimans County
- Perquimans Riverriver, 2 launches
Boating access in Perquimans County
Salt and brackish access in Perquimans County (7)
- HertfordPerquimans River, joint waters, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 2 docks
- PerquimansPerquimans River, joint waters, 2 lanes, 16 trailer spaces, 1 dock
- Unnamed slipway (Perquimans County), joint waters, boat ramp
- Unnamed slipway (Perquimans County), joint waters, boat ramp
- Unnamed slipway (Perquimans County), coastal waters, boat ramp
- Unnamed slipway (Perquimans County), joint waters, boat ramp
- Unnamed slipway (Perquimans County), joint waters, boat ramp
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap slipways.
Sound and surf in Perquimans County
Pier fishing across Perquimans County
- Perquimans County Recreation and Community Centersound/river access pier, Hertford
- Rotary Centennial Parksound/river access pier, Hertford
Perquimans County bay and sound pages
- Albemarle Soundsound
Public access in Perquimans County: 6 DCM sites, 0 oceanfront.
Perquimans 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.
Bait and charters in Perquimans County
Tackle counters in Perquimans County
- Timmy's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hertford
- Albemarle Plantation Marinamarina, Hertford
For-hire boats in Perquimans County
- Albemarle Guided Fishingcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Hertford, (252) 264-4567
The area around Perquimans County
Towns across Perquimans County
- Hertfordpop. 1,934
- Winfallpop. 555
Counties bordering Perquimans County
- Pasquotank County10 miles northeast
- Chowan County12 miles west
- Camden County17 miles northeast
- Gates County25 miles northwest
A look around Perquimans County
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Quick facts for Perquimans County
What launch count does Perquimans County have?
7 launches, with 0 inland and 7 on tidal water.
Which lake in Perquimans County spans the most acres?
None inside the county; Lake Phelps is nearest.
Does Perquimans County have fishing piers?
Yes: 2 fishing piers, 6 DCM access sites.
Which state agency runs fishing in Perquimans County?
NCWRC District 1; NCDMF also manages its coastal and joint waters.
Where do I get supplies in Perquimans County?
2 listings, including Timmy's Bait & Tackle.
Are captains based in Perquimans County?
1 guide or charter work from the county.
Does NCWRC stock fish in Perquimans County?
Not this year.
Where are the Perquimans County offices?
Hertford is the seat.
Which fishing license does Perquimans County call for?
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).
Map out a trip in Perquimans County
Each listed spot has a directions link.