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Recently Booked Fishing Charters In North Carolina
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Wrightsville Beach
Fishing Charter Special - 26’ C-Hawk
Inshore Fishing Charter in Wilmington
Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip
Top Types of Trip in North Carolina
Top Targeted Species in North Carolina
Half Day and Full Day Fishing Trips in North Carolina
Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in North Carolina
What are the best fishing charters in North Carolina?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 81 trips in North Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Fishing Charter Special - 26’ C-Hawk guided by Jordan, Wilmington Kids' Fishing Trip guided by Guion, and Wilmington Mixed Bag guided by Dave.
Our guides in North Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9688 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
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The most popular cities to book a charter in North Carolina are Wrightsville Beach, Wanchese and Morehead City.
Looking for kid friendly charters in North Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in North Carolina.
What types of fishing charters are common in North Carolina?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in North Carolina as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in North Carolina are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. spanish mackerel, and 4. flounder.
The most common fishing techniques in North Carolina are light tackle fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.
How much do North Carolina fishing charters cost?
in North Carolina prices can range anywhere from an affordable $225 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip in North Carolina is $512. The average price for a full day trip in North Carolina is $1,085.
What month is best for fishing in North Carolina?
The most popular season for fishing in North Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 45 days in advance.
Do I need a North Carolina fishing license and what are the bag limits in North Carolina?
If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in North Carolina don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in North Carolina. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.
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North Carolina Fishing Calendar
Species | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
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Amberjack | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great |
Barracuda | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Good |
Bigeye Tuna | Good | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Good |
Black Drum | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Blue Marlin | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Fair |
Bluefin Tuna | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Great | Ideal | Ideal |
Bluefish | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Cobia | Fair | Fair | Fair | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Crappie | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
False Albacore | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great | Great |
Flounder | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good |
Kingfish | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Good |
Mahi Mahi | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Great | Good | Good |
Redfish | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Sailfish | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good |
Spanish Mackerel | Good | Good | Good | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Good | Good |
Speckled Trout | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Tarpon | Good | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good |
Wahoo | Good | Good | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great |
White Marlin | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Good | Fair |
Yellowfin Tuna | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal | Great | Great | Great | Ideal | Ideal | Ideal |
Top Fishing Charter Locations in North Carolina
The Best Places to Fish in North Carolina
Top Targeted Fishing Species in North Carolina
- Albacore Tuna
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Bigeye Tuna
- Black Drum
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Bonnethead Shark
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- False Albacore
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Grunt
- Hammerhead Shark
- Kingfish
- Mahi Mahi
- Rainbow Trout
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Striped Bass
- Swordfish
- Tiger Shark
- Tilefish
- Triggerfish
- Wahoo
- Weakfish
- White Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
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