Onslow County · bay
Bear Inlet
Bear Inlet is a bay in Onslow County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
87°
69°
11 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
77°
14 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
85°
79°
19 mph
55%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bear Creek1.1 mi
- Queen Creek3.5 mi
- Parrot Swamp3.8 mi
- White Oak River3.7 mi
- Cartwhell Branch7.4 mi
- Bell Swamp7.5 mi
- Holland Mill Creek7.9 mi
- Pettiford Creek8.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Inlet fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Inlet?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Inlet?+
Bear Inlet is a bay in Onslow County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.