Etheridge Pond Fishing
Edgecombe County, NCWRC District 3.
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Etheridge Pond through an angler’s eyes
Etheridge Pond is a pond in Edgecombe County, part of NCWRC fisheries District 3. A drive of about 1 mile reaches Princeville, the nearest town.
NCWRC sources name channel catfish here. Boaters can use 1 mapped launch; 0 belong to the NCWRC access program. NCWRC requested 1,500 8-12 in channel catfish for this water in 2026. NC WRC owns the public access points.
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- Etheridge Pondpaddle access, 50 trailer spaces, NC WRC
Public fishing areas by Etheridge Pond
- Etheridge Pond1 pier, owner NC WRC, open
Nearest put-ins to Etheridge Pond
- Newbold PondNewbold Pond, 2 miles east
- Bells BridgeTar River, 4 miles north
- Old SpartaTar River, 6 miles south
- Dunbar BridgeTar River, 9 miles northwest
- FalklandTar River, 12 miles south
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
What hits in Etheridge Pond
The list for Etheridge Pond is built from NCWRC stocking, rule tables, species profiles and the record book. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Hatchery fish for Etheridge Pond
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 1,500 | MGT | Take exit 487 off of U.S. 64 near Tarboro |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Harvest rules for Etheridge Pond
Statewide inland rows cover Etheridge Pond; no special rule is listed.
- Use gasoline motors on the following: Etheridge Pond (Edgecombe County)NCWRC other fishing regulations
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | 20 a day | 8 in minimum | No closed season |
| Sunfish | 30 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Rock and Roanoke bass | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
Interstate lines in the NCWRC rules pick some rows for Etheridge Pond.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Neighbor lakes of Etheridge Pond
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etheridge Pond | 1 | yes | ||
| Newbold Pond | 2 miles east | 1 | yes | |
| Indian Lake | 4 miles northwest | 0 | yes | |
| River Park North Ponds | 19 miles southeast | 1 | ||
| Tar River Reservoir | 20 miles west | 1,000 | 0 | |
| Toisnot Reservoir | 23 miles west | 0 |
In reach of Etheridge Pond
Next reservoirs over from Etheridge Pond
- Newbold Pond2 miles east
- Indian Lake4 miles northwest
- River Park North Ponds19 miles southeast
- Tar River Reservoir20 miles west
- Toisnot Reservoir23 miles west
Where to buy bait by Etheridge Pond
- B & R Bait and Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Rocky Mount, 10 miles
- Nash Rod & Reelbait and tackle shop, Rocky Mount, 19 miles
- Greenville Marinebait and tackle shop, Greenville, 20 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Greenvillesporting goods store, Greenville, 22 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Greenvillesporting goods store, Greenville, 22 miles
- Precision Auto Reelbait and tackle shop, Winterville, 23 miles
Towns nearest Etheridge Pond
- Princeville1 mile
- Tarboro3 miles
- Conetoe5 miles
Etheridge Pond county links
- Edgecombe Countyseat: Tarboro
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Worth knowing about Etheridge Pond
Which NCWRC district covers Etheridge Pond?
Edgecombe County, in NCWRC District 3, about 1 mile from Princeville.
Is Etheridge Pond a big lake?
Acreage is not on any agency record.
Does a ramp reach Etheridge Pond?
Access records list 1 launch; Etheridge Pond is one.
What species does Etheridge Pond hold?
Expect channel catfish.
What does NCWRC put in Etheridge Pond?
The 2026 warmwater list shows 1,500 8-12 in channel catfish.
Is Etheridge Pond under special regulations?
Statewide limits, no special rule.
Can visitors fish Etheridge Pond?
An NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16, $32 a year for residents.
Is there a live reading for Etheridge Pond?
No live gauge covers it.
Which counter sells bait nearest Etheridge Pond?
Closest on our list: B & R Bait and Tackle Shop, 10 miles.
Block out a day for Etheridge Pond
Read the limits, then pick a ramp above.