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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Morehead City

Fish On The Historic JAWS Boat

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Nearshore Fishing in Wanchese

Wanchese Nearshore Trip

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Wrightsville Beach

Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo

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Inshore Fishing in Wrightsville Beach

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Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Harkers Island

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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Morehead City

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Inshore, Nearshore, River in Harkers Island

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Atlantic Beach

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Manteo

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Nearshore Fishing in Topsail Beach

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Everything to Know About Booking a North Carolina spanish mackerel fishing charter

What are the best spanish mackerel fishing charters in North Carolina?

Why should I book a spanish mackerel fishing charter in North Carolina with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 47 spanish mackerel trips in North Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat guided by Joseph, Half day(4hr) Inshore/Nearshore guided by Lance, and NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip guided by Joe.

Our guides in North Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3806 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 spanish mackerel guides / fishing lessons in North Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly spanish mackerel guides in North Carolina.

What types of spanish mackerel fishing charters are common in North Carolina?

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

The most common fishing techniques in North Carolina are trolling, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do North Carolina spanish mackerel fishing charters cost?

Prices for spanish mackerel in North Carolina can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,760, but the average price for a half day trip for spanish mackerel in North Carolina is $825. The average price for a full day trip for spanish mackerel in North Carolina is $1,264.

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 spanish mackerel fishing in North Carolina?

The most popular season for spanish mackerel fishing in North Carolina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a North Carolina fishing license for spanish mackerel and what are the bag limits for spanish mackerel 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in North Carolina.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joseph and Captain Chaz were excellent guides and have expert skills in fishing! Captain Joseph has so much knowledge with a bonus of loads of personality! We could tell that he truly enjoyed being able to put us on the fish! It was a wonderful experience that we would gladly race to experience again and again! Captain Chaz is also a wonderful guide and worked tirelessly to keep our poles going and the fish into the cooler! Because of his efforts we headed back to Indiana with a cooler full of fish! Thank you so much, Captain Joseph and Captain Chaz!

    Timothy H. | December 6, 2024

    Trip: Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip!! Capt Jeffery and Kaitlyn were phenomenal and got us on an awesome bite. Very family friendly - definitely recommend if you are in the Moorhead city area.

    Edward H. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: 1/2 day inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic time. Caught lots of fish and enjoyed talking to Jason. He put us on fish immediately and moved to another location if the fish stopped biting. Never had time to eat the snacks we brought. Will book with Jason the next time we go fishing

    Gregory W. | October 4, 2024

    Trip: Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joe and Chaz will put you on some fish! We had a terrific time reeling in bluefish and spanish mackerel. I highly recommend booking your next trip with them.

    Erik P. | September 10, 2024

    Trip: Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat

  • ★★★★★
    Chuck is an awesome guide, captain and fisherman! He is personable, friendly and patient. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon. We hope to be back next year!

    Rowena A. | September 1, 2024

    Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Captain Joe and Chaz. They were fun and helpful and it was a great day fishing. We look forward to more in the future.

    Robert E. | June 16, 2024

    Trip: Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. Caught 30 fish in about 3 hours. Captain Joe was phenomenal.

    Jason M. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: NC Sportfish Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Bought this trip for my husband and he cannot stop smiling. Captain Jack was great!!! Will definitely do again!!

    Tommy D. | May 7, 2024

    Trip: Inshore (AM)

  • ★★★★★
    Great day with Cap. Joe super friendly guy, very knowledgeable and we caught fish left and right. Highly recommend him and we'll definitely book with him again next time.

    Luis G. | May 2, 2024

    Trip: NC Sportfish Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome time with capt. Joe. He worked extremely hard to put us on the fish. Water conditions weren't to our favor, But we will be back next year. Can't wait to fish with our new found friend again. And have another great day on the water. ☆☆☆☆☆

    Jackie B. | September 25, 2023

    Trip: NC Classic Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jordan was a great captain! By gosh, by dern, he was going to find some fish for us. Nearly defeated, he found a spot at the end of our trip. He was kind enough to let us fish a bit longer than scheduled so we could pull in a few. Thank you!

    Macy C. | August 14, 2023

    Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk

  • ★★★★★
    I enjoyed the trip and would like to go back out for grouper and mahi

    Leanna S. | July 31, 2023

    Trip: Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Captain Chuck was terrific and really worked hard to ensure our 10 yo grandson had ax great time and even got him some fish. Highly recommended.

    James D. | July 30, 2023

    Trip: Nearshore Sportfish Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Can't wait to go back.

    Kyle G. | June 30, 2023

    Trip: Exciting Nearshore Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Captain G is the man! We had a blast on our trip chasing reds on soft plastics and fly inshore, hammering flounder at G's secret spot, loading up on Spanish Mackerel at the jetties, running the beaches for cobia and catching bluefish and a 6' Blacktip Shark, and then running a few miles off to try our luck on some amberjack. This trip was a wild nonstop adventure and I came away amazed at the variety of fishing opportunities Captain G can line up at the drop of a hat. There was never a dull moment and G's setup is perfect for skinny water, zipping down the coast, and fishing open water offshore. His gear is top of the line and he was super quick to re-rig tackle when needed so we were keeping lines wet. 10/10 and can't wait to fish with G again sometime soon. -Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | June 15, 2023

    Trip: Nearshore Trolling & Bottomfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Joe was the best captain we could ask for.. He put us right on the fish and was hitting almost not stop for the duration.. Highly-qualified and great personality ...

    Kevin L. | June 8, 2023

    Trip: NC Sportfish Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Very knowledgeable guide and lots of fish caught!

    Jim B. | August 15, 2022

    Trip: Fish on the Historic JAWS Boat

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