Press Release

North Carolina Celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 9:28 am

By: NC Wildlife Resource Commission

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 6, 2026) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and its partners are participating in National Fishing and Boating Week, held the first week of June each year, with events being held throughout North Carolina.

The Fintastic Fishing Festival will be held Saturday, June 13 at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville. Families with children 15 years old and younger are invited to enjoy a full day of fishing fun, hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. With over 12 interactive exhibits and demonstrations, this event is the perfect way to learn about fishing and the vital role anglers play in conserving North Carolina’s fisheries. All kids 15 and under will be entered to win a Unified Sportsman License, generously provided by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.

Festival highlights include live fishing demonstrations, casting contests, kayaking, fly-fishing and fly-tying, a boating simulator, fishing knot tutorials, catch-and-release fishing for all ages and much more. Please bring your own medium-action fishing gear (optional) and natural bait. If you don’t have gear, the Pechmann Center will provide fishing rod and reel combos on loan and worms for bait. Food trucks will also be on-site during this family-friendly event.

Other events across the state include:

5/9 Granville Morrow Fun Fish, Town of Valdese Parks & Recreation

5/30 Uwharrie Kids Fishing Day , New London

5/30 Family Fishing Day, Guilford

5/30 Kids Fishing Day at Carolina Hemlocks, Burnsville

6/6 Fish for Fun, Town of Granite Quarry

6/6 Fishing Derby, Onslow County Parks & Rec. & City of Jacksonville

6/6 Youth Fishing Day, Camp Lejeune

6/6 Lake Royale Kids Fishing Derby, Louisburg

6/6 Neuseway Nature Park Kids Fishing Day, Kinston

6/13 Kids Freshwater Fishing Day Town of Surf City

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