Cape Fear River
The Cape Fear is a blackwater river formed where the Haw and Deep rivers meet at Moncure. It has the largest river basin in the state and is the most industrialized river in North Carolina.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | About 191 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Moncure, where the Haw and Deep rivers meet |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean, between Oak Island and Bald Head Island |
| Fish | Striped bass |
A 2020 study found the highest PFAS levels documented in North American fish in the river's striped bass. The river is navigable to Fayetteville through locks and dams.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: Cape Fear River (Wikipedia)