Perquimans River Fishing
Perquimans County.
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The Perquimans River, summed up
In Perquimans County, the Perquimans River runs as a river. The mapped channel covers close to 34 miles. Census places put Winfall nearest, around 1 mile. Coastal and joint waters take in about 35% of the line.
Boaters and paddlers have 2 launches.
Getting onto the Perquimans River
- Hertford2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, 2 docks, Perquimans County, joint waters
- Perquimans2 lanes, 16 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Perquimans 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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NCWRC maps the Perquimans River at about 65% inland, 35% joint, 0% coastal. Launch designations on file: 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Perquimans | Joint Waters west and Coastal Waters east of a line beginning at a point on the west shore 36° 05.9669' N – 76° 18.1791' W; running northeasterly to a point on the east shore 36° 06.7655' N – 76° 16.5953' W. Inland Waters southwest and Joint Waters northeast o |
Tidal water limits on the Perquimans 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.
Harvest rules for the Perquimans River
Water-specific NCWRC rules for the Perquimans River:
| Species | Size limit | Daily creel |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14-inch minimum | 5 |
| 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.
The area around Perquimans River
Counters a drive from Perquimans River
- Timmy's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hertford, under a mile
- Albemarle Plantation Marinamarina, Hertford, 10 miles
- River City Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Elizabeth City, 10 miles
- Hall's Creek Boating Access Areamarina, Pasquotank, 11 miles
- Eye Catcher Luresbait and tackle shop, Edenton, 14 miles
Towns within a drive of Perquimans River
- Winfall1 mile
- Hertford2 miles
- Edenton12 miles
- Elizabeth City15 miles
More streams near the Perquimans River
- Halls Creek12 miles
- Chowan River15 miles
- Pasquotank River17 miles
- Wiccacon River19 miles
Counties that hold Perquimans River
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Common catches near Perquimans River
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Quick facts on the Perquimans River
Which counties does the Perquimans River flow through?
Counties: Perquimans County.
What trout class is the Perquimans River?
Not designated for trout.
What does NCWRC put in the Perquimans River?
No stocking is planned.
Does USGS measure the Perquimans River?
Nothing gauged; nearby river pages have readings.
How many launches does the Perquimans River have?
2 launches on the map, Perquimans among them.
Do tackle restrictions apply on the Perquimans River?
Largemouth Bass: 14-inch minimum, 5.
Which license works on the Perquimans River?
Joint waters accept either the inland license ($32 resident) or the Coastal Recreational Fishing License ($20 resident) from age 16.
Which tackle counter sits closest to the Perquimans River?
Timmy's Bait & Tackle sits about under a mile away.
What town sits near the Perquimans River?
The closest town is Winfall (1 mile).
Make for the Perquimans River
Check the class rules and the gauge before the drive.