The Pungo River is well known as an excellent fishery loaded with pristine shorelines and waters that are rich in speckled trout. Early Native Americans identified it as "matcha punga" or the "river of many fish." The name stuck, and the river continues to maintain its rich heritage. Although relatively remote, the Pungo is a great fishing destination hidden deep in the headwaters of the Pamlico Sound.

The influx of fresh and salt waters, as well as a high variation in depths, creates every condition available for fish and plant species utilizing the area. The river and the Pamlico Sound contain thousands of acres of premier habitat important to more than 75 species of finfish and shellfish. More than 5,500 acres of the sound is designated as fish nursery grounds.

The Pungo's undisturbed shorelines and brackish waters create ideal conditions for juvenile shrimp, baitfish and schools of speckled trout. Anglers who regularly fish the Pungo and other western tributaries of the sound get excited during late spring when the spawn approaches. As waters warm, speckled trout begin their annual mating rituals in May and will spawn during each full moon and new moon through July. ([Web Link listed above]?id=1430)

If waterfowl hunting is your passion, Sophie's Island has some of the finest duck hunting in Beaufort County. The shallow waters and creeks along the head waters of the Pungo River are home to excellent populations of migrating waterfowl. Beaufort County is also known for fantastic deer and bear hunting and this property is no exception. There are four duck blinds that come with this property, it is all set and ready to hunt.

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This property is best seen by boat. Please call in advance for showings so we can make arrangements for a member of our staff to provide that service. For more information on this or other Waterfront Hunting Land for Sale in Beaufort County NC, call Billy McOwen at 252-305-6720 or email [Email listed above] or for more info and aerial photographs of the property visit MOPLANDMAN\. COM