Crabbing and Fishing Rodeo

The Crabbing and Fishing Rodeo is the only time of the year North Pond is open to crabbing and fishing. North Pond is located next to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Highway 12, 4 miles south of the Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet. Parking is available along North Pond (follow staff directions), in the Visitor Center parking lot, or in a safe location completely off the highway. Be careful of soft sand! Bring your own equipment. Fish from the edge of the pond/bulkhead only. No nets or lines in the water before 9am. No crab pots or other commercial gear. All state crabbing and fishing regulations must be followed. No swimming, wading, or boating.