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Everything to Know About Booking a Manteo live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Manteo with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 live bait fishing trips in Manteo, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Bottomfishing Slam guided by John, Virginia Beach Luxury Inshore guided by Brian, and Yellowfin & Mahi Mahi Combo guided by Mike.

Our guides in Manteo are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Manteo? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Manteo.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Manteo?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Manteo as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Manteo are: 1. black drum, 2. blacktip shark, 3. cobia, 4. spadefish, and 5. spanish mackerel.

How much do Manteo live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Manteo can range anywhere from about $620 to $2,212, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Manteo is $843. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Manteo is $1,592.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Manteo?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Manteo is spring, and most anglers book their trips 35 days in advance.

Do I need a Manteo fishing license and what are the bag limits in Manteo?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great time

    Andrew S. | August 31, 2025

    Trip: Virginia Beach Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    It wasn’t fishing. It was like winning the lottery. Every time a hook went into the water, a fish would come up. This charter was the best I’ve ever taken. The crew was amazing. The captain knew exactly where to fish. These guys spoiled us.

    Vince C. | August 20, 2025

    Trip: Wanchese Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great crew…. Had a great time. Thank you!

    Jesse E. | July 1, 2025

    Trip: Yellowfin & Mahi Mahi Combo

  • ★★★★★
    CPT John is a highly experience captain and fisherman who put us right on the tuna and tile fish. We landed 4 nice yellow fin and our limit of blue tile fish. Though he operated a smaller offshore boat, it performed perfectly and safely in 3-4 foot seas 30 miles offshore. He even dressed our fish upon return. I higjly recommend CPT John for any fishing excursion.

    Alan T. | June 21, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Bottomfishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    John was Awesome we had a great time he kept us catching fish from the minute we got out until it was time to come back. His mate was Awesome to he was on top of everything baiting hooks to taking off the fish.they also filleted all of the fish for us when we got back. It was a great trip.

    Richard M. | June 2, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Bottomfishing Slam

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