Cashie River Fishing
Bertie County.
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The Cashie River, sized up
The river called the Cashie River flows across Bertie County. Its North Carolina length on the map is about 53 miles. About 4 miles separate it from Plymouth. The lower 15% or so falls in coastal or joint waters.
1 active gauge report from the channel. Access records list 2 launches.
The Cashie River right now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor, Nc | 0 cfs, 4.34 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.
Put-ins along the Cashie River
- Windsor1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock, Bertie County, inland waters
- Sans Souci Ferry1 lane, 12 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Bertie County, joint waters
NCWRC Boating Access Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap; midpoint from the NCWRC trout layer or USGS NHDPlus lines.
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Water classes along the Cashie River: inland 85%, joint 14%, coastal 2%. NCWRC tags its ramps as 1 inland and 1 joint.
The Wildlife Resources Commission has jurisdiction in inland waters, and the Division of Marine Fisheries has jurisdiction (except that pertaining to inland game fishes) in coastal waters. Both agencies have licensing and regulatory authority in joint waters.
| County | Boundary in 15A NCAC 03Q .0202 |
|---|---|
| Bertie | Inland Waters west and Joint Waters east of a line beginning at a point on the north shore 35° 54.7865' N – 76° 49.0521' W; running southerly to a point on the south shore 35° 54.6691' N – 76° 49.0553' W. Joint Waters south and west and Coastal Waters north an |
Coastal rows for the Cashie River
| 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 |
NCWRC CoastJointWatersNC polygons, 15A NCAC 03Q .0202 and NCDMF proclamations, checked October 2026.
Regulations on the Cashie River
NCWRC lists no rule for the Cashie River by name.
| 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 |
| 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 |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations. All North Carolina limits.
Out from Cashie River
Lakes within a drive of Cashie River
- Lake Phelps20 miles
Pick up bait near Cashie River
- Mackey's Marinamarina, Roper, 9 miles
- Eye Catcher Luresbait and tackle shop, Edenton, 14 miles
- Roanoke Sportsmansporting goods store, Williamston, 17 miles
- Woods & Water Outdoor Cobait and tackle shop, Colerain, 19 miles
- Albemarle Plantation Marinamarina, Hertford, 24 miles
Where to sleep near Cashie River
- Plymouth4 miles
- Roper9 miles
- Jamesville10 miles
- Windsor10 miles
Other rivers by the Cashie River
- Conaby Creek5 miles
- Roanoke River18 miles
- Chowan River18 miles
- Scuppernong River18 miles
Cashie River, county by county
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The Cashie River, the common questions
Which counties does the Cashie River flow through?
Its mapped course crosses Bertie County.
Is the Cashie River Public Mountain Trout Water?
It is outside the trout program.
Are trout stocked in the Cashie River?
None on file for 2026.
Is the Cashie River up today?
1 USGS gauge post readings above.
Which access points reach the Cashie River?
2 launches; Sans Souci Ferry is one.
Does the Cashie River have special limits?
Only statewide limits.
What paperwork does the Cashie River need?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Which counter sits nearest the Cashie River?
Drive 9 miles to reach Mackey's Marina.
Which town makes a base for the Cashie River?
Plymouth, some 4 miles off.
Wet a line in the Cashie River
Classes, limits and flow are on this page.