2026 regulation year
Pamlico Sound 2026 — North Carolina Fishing Regulations
North Carolina statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Pamlico Sound carries 4 special-regulation overlays on top of North Carolina's 2026 fishing rules — covering Red drum, Spotted seatrout, Flounder (summer + southern). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Red drum + spotted seatrout primary water; coastal licence required
Per-species rules on Pamlico Sound
Slot 18–27 in; 1 / day; primary inshore fishery
Spotted seatrout regulations →
Statewide rule; primary trout grass-flat fishery
Flounder (summer + southern) regulations →
Statewide closure window; September only
Official source
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission publishes the authoritative 2026 North Carolina fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.