Recently Booked Skipjack Tuna Fishing Charters In North Carolina
BIG Tuna Run
Nearshore Fishing in Morehead City
Nearshore (Beach To 30 Miles Out)
Nearshore Fishing in Sneads Ferry
4-8 Hour Nearshore Trip
Hatteras Meat Fish Special
Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City
OFFSHORE Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City
SLOW PITCH JIGGING / 250-600 Ft
Top Types of Skipjack Tuna Trips in North Carolina
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More Skipjack Tuna Fishing Charters In North Carolina
Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City
SLOW PITCH JIGGING / 250-600 Ft
Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City
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Nearshore Fishing in Sneads Ferry
4-8 Hour Nearshore Trip
Nearshore Fishing in Morehead City
Nearshore (Beach To 30 Miles Out)
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Everything to Know About Booking a North Carolina skipjack tuna fishing charter
What are the best skipjack tuna fishing charters in North Carolina?
The best skipjack tuna fishing charters in North Carolina are:
- Hatteras Blue Charters guided by Mike W.
- Nanny's Revenge Fishing Charter guided by Shane G.
- Carolina Beach Sportfishing guided by Ryan C.
- Onslow Bay Waterman Charters guided by Kevin C.
Why should I book a skipjack tuna fishing charter in North Carolina with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 skipjack tuna trips in North Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are BIG Tuna Run guided by Mike, Nearshore (Beach To 30 Miles Out) guided by Shane, and 4-8 Hour Nearshore Trip guided by Kevin.
Our guides in North Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9629 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 skipjack tuna guides / fishing lessons in North Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly skipjack tuna guides in North Carolina.
What types of skipjack tuna fishing charters are common in North Carolina?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for skipjack tuna in North Carolina as well as nearshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in North Carolina are trolling, artificial lure fishing, and jigging but light tackle fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.
How much do North Carolina skipjack tuna fishing charters cost?
Prices for skipjack tuna in North Carolina can range anywhere from about $820 to $3,700, but the average price for a half day trip for skipjack tuna in North Carolina is $1,043. The average price for a full day trip for skipjack tuna in North Carolina is $2,538.
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 skipjack tuna fishing in North Carolina?
The most popular season for skipjack tuna fishing in North Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.
Do I need a North Carolina fishing license for skipjack tuna and what are the bag limits for skipjack tuna in North Carolina?
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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in North Carolina.
Recent Reviews
Trey was priceless in helping us out in a pinch! We had scheduled our company trip with another fishing charter, who ended up canceling on us last minute. Trey went above and beyond to help us find another charter in time! Our experience with Captain Shane out of Morehead NC was absolutely outstanding! They took care of us in every way making sure we all had an exciting day catching all kinds of fish and getting it all ready to take home with us. We will definitely use Trey with Captain Experience when booking our next Charter! Thank you Trey for your attention to our unique situation, we wouldn’t have pulled it off without you! Paige Smith Knoxville TN
Shay F. | September 4, 2026
My son, my friends and their kids all had an awesome time with Captain Ryan and his first mate Beau. Every part of the experience was enjoyable, from scheduling and communicating all the way through, walking away with some giant bags full of nicely filleted Spanish mackerel. Captain Ryan is an expert in these waters, knows exactly how to efficiently navigate them and put you in the position to catch a bunch of fish while having a great time. He and Beau work together seamlessly. Beau was expertly handling the three lines we had in the water, was extremely patient with the kids who were eager to be very hands-on, and tremendously efficient in removing the fish from the lines and getting them back in the water quickly. We walked out with 14 keepers, but had many more on the line throughout the day, which made it extremely engaging and exciting. The boat was super clean, easily access and equipped with anything we needed. In total, A+ experience and we will definitely be booking with him again next time we are in townz
Rob Y. | August 10, 2026
We had an absolute blast on our morning charter with Captain Ryan and first mate Bo! They were fantastic from start to finish-Captain Ryan is an awesome guy, unbelievably polite, and extremely accommodating throughout the entire trip. We had great luck on the water and pulled in a wide variety of fish, including Spanish mackerel, croaker, sea bass, bluefish, and even a solid sea trout! Top-notch experience from start to finish. 10/10, highly recommend booking a trip with them!
Raymond S. | July 21, 2026
Mike and the crew were awesome! We headed out despite rough seas and they put us on fish! We brought in over 50 fish and it wore us out! Mike and Kyle were great and kept First mate Kody busy helping us out all day as the fish were coming in! He was wonderful! A+ and highly recommend them!
Kyle H. | July 15, 2026
Great crew…. Had a great time. Thank you!
Jesse E. | July 1, 2025
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Other Fishing Species in North Carolina
- African Pompano
- Albacore Tuna
- Almaco Jack
- Amberjack
- Atlantic Mackerel
- Barracuda
- Bigeye Tuna
- Black Grouper
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Cobia
- False Albacore
- Gag Grouper
- Kingfish
- Mahi Mahi
- Mutton Snapper
- Queen Snapper
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Scamp Grouper
- Shrimp
- Snowy Grouper
- Spanish Mackerel
- Strawberry Grouper
- Swordfish
- Tilefish
- Triggerfish
- Vermillion Snapper
- Wahoo
- Weakfish
- White Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Snapper
