| Historic Weldon Fishing |
 Weldon is known as the “Rockfish Capital of the World.” Every spring thousands of fishermen flock to the Roanoke River to catch their share of striped bass, also known as “Rockfish.” |
Regulations For 2008 Season The season for harvesting striped bass from the Roanoke River by hook and line opens at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Daily Creel Limit Two striped bass per person per day, and only one striped bass larger than 27 inches may be included in the daily creel limit. Size Limits Minimum length limit: 18 inches AND no striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length may be possessed at any time. Barbless Hook Regulation April 1 - June 30 in Inland Waters of Roanoke River upstream of U.S. Highway 258 bridge, only a single barbless hook or lure with a single barbless hook (or hook with barb bent down) may be used. For information on fishing license requirements and other fishing rules, see the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest or see The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission online regulations. Fishing for Striped Bass on the Roanoke River |
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