Neuse River Fishing Tournaments
2 tournament dates listed ahead and 3 past listings on Neuse River, North Carolina. View on a map ↗
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2organizers named
2launch sites named
Maybusiest month
Saturdaysmost common day
Upcoming on Neuse River
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | CATT Neuse River – Qualifier #3 Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) | Spring Garden | Official details ↗ |
| Sat, Dec 5 | CATT Neuse River – Final Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) | Spring Garden | Official details ↗ |
Planning a Day on Neuse River?
These dates show when organized tournaments are listed here and where sources say they launch. Use them to pick a day or a ramp. They are listings, not counts of boats: they do not show how many anglers will turn up, or that any ramp will be closed.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 100,000 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (1, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stocked | SB | 100,000 | 5-8" |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All North Carolina stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Catfish | 78 lbs, 14 oz | 2020 |
| Spotted Seatrout | 12 lb 8 oz | 2022 |
From the North Carolina state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 3 past listings
- CATT Neuse River – Qualifier #2 — Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- CATT Neuse River – Qualifier #1 — Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- NC Bass Challenge – Neuse River — Sat, May 30, 2026
Neuse River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Neuse River?
- 5 are on record here, with 2 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Neuse River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in May, September and October, usually on Saturdays.
- Which ramps do Neuse River tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Spring Garden and Lawsons Creek Boat Ramp.
- Who runs tournaments on Neuse River?
- Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) and Eastern NC Bass Challenge.
- What species are Neuse River tournaments for?
- Bass.
- What do Neuse River tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $80 to $120 across 4 listings that state one.