Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In North Carolina

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 61 live bait fishing trips in North Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Atlantic Beach Inshore Trip guided by Rick, Nighttime Redfish Trip guided by Justin, and Hatteras Inshore Experience guided by Cameron.

Our guides in North Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4714 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in North Carolina as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in North Carolina are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. spanish mackerel, and 5. black drum.

Prices for live bait fishing in North Carolina can range anywhere from about $550 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in North Carolina is $747. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in North Carolina is $1,890.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in North Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 58 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in North Carolina, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in North Carolina. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in North Carolina.