Damn Good Speckled Trout Fishing Charters In Manteo

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 speckled trout trips in Manteo, and the most popular trips in the area are OBX Fishing Trip guided by Bud, Prizewinner Inshore Trip guided by Ryan, and Outer Banks Inshore Slam guided by Tom.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for speckled trout in Manteo as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Manteo are bottom fishing, jigging, and light tackle fishing but trolling and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

Prices for speckled trout in Manteo can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,750, but the average price for a half day trip for speckled trout in Manteo is $783. The average price for a full day trip for speckled trout in Manteo is $1,181.

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 for speckled trout fishing in Manteo is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 days in advance.

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.