Beaufort County · stream · order 7 river · ~3,013 cfs typical
Tar River
Tar River is a stream in Beaufort 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
Clear
86°
65°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
71°
12 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
93°
69°
16 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Tranters Creek0.0 mi
- Cherry Run0.8 mi
- Bear Creek0.9 mi
- Mitchell Branch2.3 mi
- Chocowinity Creek2.8 mi
- Jacks Creek2.5 mi
- Runyon Creek2.8 mi
- Crawford Creek3.2 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.
Tar River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Tar River?+
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 Tar River?+
Tar River is a stream in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.