New River
New River
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- Access Points
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- Species
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The New River in Onslow County begins and ends within the county's boundaries, creating a unique coastal estuary system that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. As a tributary of Northeast Creek, this tidal river offers exceptional inshore fishing opportunities in a distinctive brackish water environment. Unlike typical coastal rivers, the New River experiences minimal tidal variation in most areas, with lunar influence increasing closer to the inlet. Wind-driven tides often create more significant water level changes than moon tides, and days with strong winds can produce exaggerated tidal effects. This limited tidal current means baitfish aren't pushed around as actively, so predatory fish locate and feast on concentrated bait schools.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at New River and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Grass Carp
Grass Pickerel
Esox americanus
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Northern Hogsucker
Hypentelium nigricans
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Redbreast Sunfish
Lepomis auritus
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Catfish
Ameiurus catus
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on New River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on New River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
North Carolina licenses and regulations
North Carolina Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
North Carolina Fishing License
Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirements of any fishing license and trout privilege license.
North Carolina Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
North Carolina Stream Access Laws
If a boater can float the water, it is navigable and can be used for recreation. Navigable waters are in the public trust, including streambeds. If the navigable water is tidal, public use extends to all waters that cover an average high tide.
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NEW RIVER NEAR GUM BRANCH, NC
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