Damn Good Inshore Fishing Charters In New Bern

The best inshore fishing charters in New Bern are:

• Cricket II Charters
• On Deck Fishing Charters
• Swan Point Charters
• Carolina Traditions Guide Co
• Eastern Waterfowl

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 inshore trips in New Bern, and the most popular trips in the area are 5-8 Hour Trip – Neuse River Fishing guided by , Trophy Red Drum guided by , and Speckled Trout Special guided by .

Our guides in New Bern are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4109 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 inshore guides / fishing lessons in New Bern? Check out our beginner and family friendly inshore guides in New Bern.

The most commonly sought after species for inshore fishing are: 1. striped bass, 2. speckled trout, 3. redfish, 4. flounder, and 5. black drum.

The most common fishing techniques in New Bern are light tackle fishing, cut bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but live bait fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

Prices for inshore fishing in New Bern can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for inshore fishing in New Bern is $731. The average price for a full day trip for inshore fishing in New Bern is $1,432.

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 inshore fishing in New Bern is fall, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

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