WikiCatchBogue Sound
North Carolina, United States
- sea
- 10 species listed
- 34.6849, -76.9616
Bogue Sound is a sea in North Carolina, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Red drum, Atlantic croaker, Summer flounder. The nearest other water we map in North Carolina is Sikes Branch, 3.1 km away.
Species at Bogue Sound
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Sikes Branchstream3.1 km
- Patsy Pondpond4.6 km
- Goose Creekstream4.8 km
- West Prong Broad Creekstream5.4 km
- East Prong Broad Creekstream6.1 km
- Pettiford Creekstream8.6 km
- Jumping Runstream9.7 km
- Southwest Prong Newport Riverriver11 km
About Bogue Sound
Located in North Carolina, United States, Bogue Sound is a saltwater venue where the tide chart matters more than the weather. Fish at Bogue Sound feed hardest on the moving tide, with slack water tending to fish slowly. Wind direction also changes things — an onshore breeze pushes baitfish into the shallows and can turn a quiet morning into a short, frantic feeding window.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Red drum
When fishing structure, cast upcurrent and let your bait naturally drift down.
- For Atlantic croaker
Fish near the bottom with a Carolina rig or a simple bottom rig, croaker feed primarily on or near the seabed. Use small hooks and light tackle to detect their subtle bites.
- For Summer flounder
Drift fishing with a live bait rig or slowly retrieving a jig along the bottom is a productive way to target flounder.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Bogue Sound.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Bogue Sound? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Bogue Sound — confirm them ahead of time.
Official North Carolina fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.