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Sunfish · Freshwater · 2026 season
Roanoke Bass size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC public waters west of I-77 | Open year-round | No size limit | No limit |
| All public waters east of I-77 | Open year-round | 8 inch minimum | 2 in combination with rock bass |
Notes
- East of I-77 (most of the Roanoke bass range): 8 inch minimum and only 2 rock bass + Roanoke bass combined per day.
Exact NC Division of Marine Fisheries wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None west of I-77; 8-inch minimum east of I-77
- Limit
- No limit west of I-77; 2 in combination (rock bass + Roanoke bass) east of I-77
- NC public waters west of I-77 — as printed
- “Rock Bass and Roanoke Bass — All public fishing waters except those listed below: | None | All public waters east of I-77 | 8-inch minimum | 2 in combination”
Source: NC Division of Marine Fisheries, captured 2026-09-29 (2026 season).
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Species of fish
The Roanoke bass is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes. This species is endemic to rivers in the eastern United States, where it is native only to the states of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Roanoke Bass in North Carolina?
No size limit in North Carolina state waters.
How many Roanoke Bass can you keep per day in North Carolina?
No limit.
When is Roanoke Bass season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Roanoke Bass a keeper today?
Roanoke Bass has no size limit today, with No limit.