Bank and shore fishing in North Carolina
No boat? You still have 10 North Carolina waters with listed public access, 126 access sites in all. Open any water below to see its depth map, the rated spots within reach of each access point, and what to throw this season.
Access sites come from official agency access inventories where the state publishes one, with OpenStreetMap filling gaps. A carry-in site means you park and walk your gear in. We list where public access exists; always respect posted signs on the ground.
| Water | Access sites | Carry-in | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico Sound | 46 | — | survey |
| Bogue Sound | 32 | — | survey |
| Currituck Sound | 22 | — | survey |
| Back Sound | 3 | — | survey |
| Masonboro Inlet | 2 | — | survey |
| Shallotte Inlet | 1 | — | survey |
| Nantahala River | 6 | — | modeled |
| Lake Chatuge | 5 | — | modeled |
| Roanoke River | 5 | — | modeled |
| French Broad River | 4 | — | modeled |
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