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East Dismal Swamp
East Dismal Swamp is a swamp in Washington 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
Partly cloudy
86°
66°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
68°
13 mph
2%
Sun
Storms
89°
72°
15 mph
65%
↗ 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
- Pungo Lake8.1 mi
- Welch Creek10.4 mi
- Cuckolds Creek10.8 mi
- Ingoes Creek11.5 mi
- Highland Prong11.4 mi
- Deep Run12.1 mi
- Broad Creek12.3 mi
- Pungo Swamp13.5 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.
East Dismal Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish East Dismal Swamp?+
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 East Dismal Swamp?+
East Dismal Swamp is a swamp in Washington County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.