The Tar River offers a little-known fishing spot in North Carolina. This body of water begins as a freshwater stream near Roxboro in the Piedmont and heads southeast for about 195 miles to Washington, NC where it uniquely changes names. Once it flows under the U.S. Highway 17 bridge between Greenville and Little Washington, as we call it, the Tar becomes the saltier Pamlico River where it merges into Pamlico Sound. While the Tar River is no secret to anglers, not everyone knows about the success some are having at River Park North in Greenville. Let's look at one of the most underrated fishing spots in North Carolina.

The scenic river averages a 50-foot width and a depth of 2 feet at its highest levels.

Downstream it averages 160 feet wide x 15 feet deep.

The Tar-Pamlico River basin is one of four that is contained within the state of North Carolina.

It is the fourth-largest river basin in North Carolina.

Fans of water sports in the cities of Rocky Mount, Washington, and Greenville - where these kayakers are located - are lucky to have access to such a beautiful place.

While many great fishing spots in North Carolina exist along this lovely river, some say this one in particular offers the most exceptional rewards.

River Park North, in Greenville, sits on 324 acres and gives access to 1.2 miles of water along the Tar River, offering three primitive campsites. Read about the amenities on the River Park North web page.

One fishing trip at River Park North produced this 8.5-pound catfish!

Fishing is available from two piers at the park.

Renting a fishing boat is another option if you don't have one.

You may catch an alligator gar too, which is excellent fried and served with a generous side of kale.

Another impressive catch of the day!

Depending on where you are along the river and time of year, other possible catch include shad, striped bass, sunfish, largemouth bass, perch, and bluegill.

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Tar River is a little-known fishing spot in North Carolina with tremendous possibilities. For more information about this and other bodies of water in the state, visit the NC Wildlife web page.

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