NCNew Bern

Croatan National Forest Fishing

Expansive national forest offering largemouth bass, striped bass, and cypress-lined water access. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

☀️

Clear sky

83° / 66°

💨 10 mph

Wed, Sep 16

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Overcast

85° / 64°

💨 7 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Clear sky

87° / 64°

💨 6 mph

Fri, Sep 18

⛅

Partly cloudy

92° / 67°

💨 9 mph

Sat, Sep 19

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Thunderstorm

87° / 69°

💧 0.27"

💨 9 mph

Address: Croatan National Forest Fishing, New Bern, NC 28560

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Common species: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

Croatan National Forest is south of New Bern, NC. From US-70, follow forest service roads.

Parking

Free parking at forest access points.

Source: USDA Forest Service