Manteo Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Manteo

Aaron B.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 3 days ago

BIG DRUM with this NE wind blow!!
Thank you guys very much 🏆

Aaron B. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 days ago

BIG DRUM with this NE wind blow!!
Thank you guys very much 🏆

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Aaron B.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 3 weeks ago

Flounders on live mullet and bunker.
Drum or AKA redfish on topwater plugs and cut mullet.
Cobias on cobiakiller bucktails and some live baits.
Getting ready for the NE wind to blow and get the drum fired up 🔥🌎🏆🔨🤙

Aaron B. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 weeks ago

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Clay M.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 1 month ago

Fishing been great!! Flounder season finally in

Clay M. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Fishing been great!! Flounder season finally in

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Clay M.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 1 month ago

Lots of this lately!

Clay M. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Lots of this lately!

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Max B.

Rodanthe, North Carolina

Reported 1 month ago

Blues, sheepshead and drum!

Max B. Rodanthe, North Carolina Reported 1 month ago

Blues, sheepshead and drum!

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Robert W.

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Today

Robert W. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago

Today

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Tim S.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 2 months ago

Drum on todays trip.

Tim S. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 2 months ago

Drum on todays trip.

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Tim S.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Here is a few pics from our recent drum trip days.

Tim S. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Here is a few pics from our recent drum trip days.

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Aaron B.

Wanchese, North Carolina

Reported 3 months ago

Gotem today!!

Aaron B. Wanchese, North Carolina Reported 3 months ago

Gotem today!!

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Robert W.

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Reported 4 months ago

Citation black drum 35lbs 42"

Robert W. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina Reported 4 months ago

Citation black drum 35lbs 42"

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Recent Manteo Reviews

★★★★★
Great fishing trip!
Erik L. | September 6, 2026

Trip: Reel Fun On The OBX - Let's Go!
★★★★★
Great fishing experience!
Mason L. | August 27, 2026

Trip: Reel Fun On The OBX - 3 Hr
★★★★★
Capt. Tim brought a combination of long and deep skills, along with sensitivity to the client's needs and preferences. What was a slow fishing day, was still a first frate experience thanks to his knowledge and efforts, We'll likely go out with him again, but in season!
David B. | August 26, 2026

Trip: Fishing Outer Banks Style Capt Tim
★★★★★
Great fishing and boating trip with a lot of fishes, great music, a lot of fun and great memories!!!😎🤩🤘🏻. Thank you Clay for this wonderful experience and for your happiness!
Jean-Francois B. | August 17, 2026

Trip: OBX Nearshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Absolutely incredible fishing charter from start to finish! Me and three others went out, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Evan was our guide, and I can’t say enough great things about him. He was knowledgeable, laid-back, and made sure everyone had a great time. We caught plenty of fish, but honestly, the laughs and good times were just as memorable as the fishing. Evan kept the energy up the entire trip and made it feel like we were fishing with an old friend rather than just a guide. He knew exactly where to put us on the fish and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a fishing charter where you’ll catch fish, have a ton of laughs, and leave already talking about the next trip, this is the one. We’ll definitely be booking with Evan again. 10/10 experience and highly recommended!
Clay P. | August 17, 2026

Trip: Reel Fun On The OBX - Let's Go!
★★★★★
Was a trip for kids and granddaughter and they loved it. My granddaughter had a great time and caught her first fish.
Todd H. | August 15, 2026

Trip: Reel Fun On The OBX - 3 Hr
★★★★★
Frank was great. We hit the water early and saw a beautiful sunrise. We drift fished a few places and didn’t have any luck. He then found a spot with blues hitting the bait but we got skunked today. It was still a great day on the water. I highly recommend Frank.
Thomas G. | August 13, 2026

Trip: Morning Avon Inshore Trip
★★★★★
I’d highly recommend Captain Clay for an inshore fishing trip! We booked a two-hour outing, and from start to finish, Captain Clay was personable, knowledgeable, and experienced. He was right on time and even called ahead to confirm our reservation, which was a nice touch. Since this was our first time fishing inshore, we opted for the shorter two-hour trip. Captain Clay is more accustomed to half- and full-day trips, but he never made us feel rushed. In fact, he offered to extend our time if we wanted and ultimately gave us an additional 20 minutes on the water. It was clear that he genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and personable captain, I’d definitely recommend Captain Clay!
Jason H. | August 13, 2026

Trip: OBX Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Frank is the real deal of OBX when it comes to fishing! He is a very knowledgeable friendly captain ready to accommodate your fishing experience. Would book again every time with my family!
David B. | August 12, 2026

Trip: Morning Avon Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time with Frank. We had 5 people on the boat and plenty of space. He takes you to the right spots and gets you on the fish!
Joseph R. | August 6, 2026

Trip: Morning Avon Inshore Trip

Manteo Fishing Reports (October 2026)

What's biting right now in Manteo? Check out the latest Manteo fishing reports below.

Manteo Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Manteo

Target Species

What's Biting in Manteo

Top Fishing Trips in Manteo

Reel Fun On The OBX - Let's Go!

Evening Fishing Adventure

4 Hours Fishing Trip

Half Day PM (4hr) Fishing Trip

FAMILY FUN CUSTOM TRIPS

Dawn Patrol Ducks

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