Fishing

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The Palmetto-Peartree Preserve has a wealth of water resources, including the Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, and Little Alligator Creek. Fish common to these waters include striped bass, shad, herring, Atlantic croaker, spot, and catfish. Recreational fishing is permitted at the preserve, however you must have a state fishing license issued by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and follow the state rules and regulations. Fishing is not permitted on the camping platform or canoe pier. Fishermen are required to dispose of all trash, including fishing line, in the provided trash cans.

Due to inclement weather, The Conservation Fund has rescheduled the third annual Columbia Rockfish Tournament in Columbia, NC for Saturday, November 21st. All proceeds will still benefit Mary Lou Simmons Toys for Tots. Tournament participants will be competing for a top cash prize of $1,500. Fishing begins at 7:30 a.m. and all fish must be checked in by 4:30 p.m. The weigh-in will be followed by a free catered BBQ dinner and live music for all participants. We encourage those that are not fishing in the tournament to join us for dinner and music for $10 per person. Tournament entry costs $40 per person, and the last chance to register will now be at the tournament boat ramps the morning of Saturday November 21st. Rules and registration information can be found online (Download PDF) or by calling 252-796-1677. We would like to give special thanks to our major sponsors: Armstrong Refrigeration, Heating and Air; Bulls Bay Inshore Charters; Captain Neill’s Seafood; Full Circle Crab Company; Good Times Tavern; Jones Realty; Tyrrell County Tourism Development Authority; Village Realty; and Whitecap Linen.