Fishing in Halifax County, NC

Rockfishing in Halifax County on the Roanoke RiverFishing in Halifax County, NC is a both a recreational activity and a serious sport. With Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake, the Roanoke River and myriad creeks and ponds in our area, there are ample opportunities for the serious sportsman or the novice fisherman of any age to wet their hooks. The most popular sport fishing in Halifax County, NC is to be found in Weldon, “The Rockfish Capital of the World.” Every spring Striped Bass, or Rockfish as they are known locally, travel up the river from the Albemarle Sound to spawn, providing anglers two months of keeper season and another two months of catch-and-release. However, rockfish aren’t the only fish to be found here. Fishermen also enjoy the lure of shad, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, as well as the occasional walleye, yellow perch and chain pickerel. If you prefer someone to lead you to the best fishing spots, there are plenty of guide services available. Whatever fish you are angling for, you are certain to have a “reel” good time here in Halifax County, NC!

Enjoy this link by fishing guide Captain Rod Thomas about NC Wildlife Resources electro-fishing and tagging in Weldon, Rockfish Capital of the World. **NOTE - The exit for Weldon is actually Exit 173, which is the third NC exit after crossing the Virginia border, not the first exit as stated in the video.**

Ponytail "Tagging" HD.mov

Click the links below to go straight to the websites of area fishing guides:

(Other guide services without websites are listed in our fishing brochure.)

Carolina Bass Series - Jim Overstreet, www.carolinabassseries.com

Captain Rod Thomas, www.telefishion.com

Charlie's Striper Guide Service, (252) 532-7634, http://raleigh.craigslist.org/spo/1662744754.html

Crystal Coast Adventures - Captain Dean Lamont, www.crystalcoastadventures.com

Honey Hole Outfitters - David Whitfield, 3816 Mill Pond Road, Hobgood, NC  27843, 252-813-3185, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Occoneechee Lodge, www.deerhuntingnc.com

Roanoke River Rentals and Guides, www.roanokeriverrentalsandguides.com

Roanoke River Waterfowl, http://tarpamguide.com/roanokeriverwaterfowl/

Roanoke Tar Guide Service, www.roanoketarguide.com

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