Fishing at Peter Dozier Pond, Currituck County, North Carolina

• Overview

  You will find Peter Dozier Pond in Currituck County, North Carolina. This is dry hill ground. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. On size it sits at the modest end of our Currituck County list. Supplies mean a trip to Moyock, 3.4 miles off. After that come Elizabeth City at 18 miles and Chesapeake at 21 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Peter Dozier Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Currituck County cover bluegill, pumpkinseed, white catfish and blue catfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Peter Dozier Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 41°F to 78°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Peter Dozier Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Northwest River Marsh Gameland runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Buck Island Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Peter Dozier Pond locally before you travel.