Scuppernong River Fishing
Tyrrell County and Washington County.
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The basics of the Scuppernong River
The Scuppernong River is a river in Tyrrell County and Washington County. GIS lines trace roughly 25 miles of it in North Carolina. Supplies are nearest in Creswell, about 3 miles off. Roughly 25% of the channel is coastal or joint water.
The access list holds 2 launches.
Access on the Scuppernong River
- Columbia2 lanes, 15 trailer spaces, 3 docks, Tyrrell County, joint waters
- Creswell1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, 2 docks, Washington County, inland waters
NCWRC Boating Access Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap; midpoint from the NCWRC trout layer or USGS NHDPlus lines.
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By NCWRC polygons, about 75% of the Scuppernong River is inland, 25% joint and 0% coastal water. Ramp water classes: 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 |
|---|---|
| Tyrrell | Coastal Waters northwest and Joint Waters southeast of a line beginning at a point on the northeast shore 35° 56.7196' N – 76° 18.8964' W; running southwesterly to a point on the southwest shore at 35° 56.3351' N 76° 19.6609' W. Inland Waters south and Joint W |
Salt and brackish rules, Scuppernong 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.
The Scuppernong River rules
Rules the Commission writes for the Scuppernong 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.
In reach of Scuppernong River
Next reservoirs over from Scuppernong River
- Lake Phelps6 miles
Where to buy bait by Scuppernong River
- Mackey's Marinamarina, Roper, 10 miles
- Cypress Cove Marina Incmarina, Columbia, 11 miles
- Eye Catcher Luresbait and tackle shop, Edenton, 13 miles
- Albemarle Plantation Marinamarina, Hertford, 16 miles
- Dowry Creek Marinamarina, Belhaven, 23 miles
Towns nearest Scuppernong River
- Creswell3 miles
- Roper9 miles
- Columbia13 miles
- Edenton16 miles
Nearby streams to the Scuppernong River
- Conaby Creek14 miles
- Cashie River18 miles
- Pungo River20 miles
- Alligator River20 miles
Scuppernong River county links
- Tyrrell County
- Washington County
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Species to expect near Scuppernong River
Photo: Steve Hillebrand, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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The Scuppernong River in a few answers
How do I reach the Scuppernong River?
Through Tyrrell County and Washington County.
How does NCWRC classify the Scuppernong River?
No trout class applies to it.
When is the Scuppernong River stocked?
NCWRC lists none for 2026.
What is the Scuppernong River doing today?
There is no gauge for it.
Are there ramps on the Scuppernong River?
Try Columbia, one of 2 launches.
Does the Scuppernong River have a catch-and-release reach?
Largemouth Bass: 14-inch minimum, 5.
Do I need a trout privilege on the Scuppernong River?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Where do I stock up for the Scuppernong River?
Try Mackey's Marina (10 miles).
Which town is closest to the Scuppernong River?
Try Creswell, roughly 3 miles away.
Cast on the Scuppernong River
Trout classes change by reach; read the rules first.