Fishing Charters in North Carolina

Browse 251 fishing charters across 67 cities in North Carolina.

251

Charter Listings

67

Fishing Cities

Wilmington, Morehead City, Wanchese

Top Destinations

Fishing in North Carolina

North Carolina's Atlantic coast gives anglers access to the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. Across the state, charter captains target Red Drum, Flounder, King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, and more, with popular trip styles including inshore, offshore, nearshore. The best fishing is generally april through november, with peak action in summer and fall.

Top Species

Red DrumFlounderKing MackerelMahi-MahiStriped BassCobia

Fishing Types

InshoreOffshoreNearshoreSound Fishing

Best Season

April through November, with peak action in summer and fall

Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

14 charters

Morehead City

Morehead City, NC

13 charters

Wanchese

Wanchese, NC

12 charters

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach, NC

12 charters

Hatteras

Hatteras, NC

11 charters

Manteo

Manteo, NC

10 charters

Oak Island

Oak Island, NC

9 charters

Ocean Isle Beach

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

9 charters

Cedar Point

Cedar Point, NC

8 charters

New Bern

New Bern, NC

8 charters

Mooresville

Mooresville, NC

8 charters

Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle, NC

8 charters

Beaufort

Beaufort, NC

7 charters

Nags Head

Nags Head, NC

7 charters

Holden Beach

Holden Beach, NC

7 charters

Calabash

Calabash, NC

5 charters

Oriental

Oriental, NC

5 charters

Washington

Washington, NC

5 charters

Surf City

Surf City, NC

5 charters

Sneads Ferry

Sneads Ferry, NC

5 charters

Swan Quarter

Swan Quarter, NC

4 charters

Plymouth

Plymouth, NC

4 charters

Weldon

Weldon, NC

4 charters

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach, NC

4 charters

Hampstead

Hampstead, NC

4 charters

Topsail Beach

Topsail Beach, NC

4 charters

North Topsail Beach

North Topsail Beach, NC

4 charters

Duck

Duck, NC

3 charters

Swansboro

Swansboro, NC

3 charters

Southport

Southport, NC

2 charters

Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills, NC

2 charters

Corolla

Corolla, NC

2 charters

Avon

Avon, NC

2 charters

Ocracoke

Ocracoke, NC

2 charters

Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach, NC

2 charters

Hobucken

Hobucken, NC

2 charters

Edenton

Edenton, NC

2 charters

Apex

Apex, NC

2 charters

Denver

Denver, NC

2 charters

Bolivia

Bolivia, NC

2 charters

Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island, NC

1 charters

Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk, NC

1 charters

Buxton

Buxton, NC

1 charters

Belhaven

Belhaven, NC

1 charters

Scranton

Scranton, NC

1 charters

Aurora

Aurora, NC

1 charters

Williamston

Williamston, NC

1 charters

Greenville

Greenville, NC

1 charters

Trent Woods

Trent Woods, NC

1 charters

Tyner

Tyner, NC

1 charters

New Hill

New Hill, NC

1 charters

Pittsboro

Pittsboro, NC

1 charters

Flat Rock

Flat Rock, NC

1 charters

Atlantic

Atlantic, NC

1 charters

Harkers Island

Harkers Island, NC

1 charters

Henderson

Henderson, NC

1 charters

Belmont

Belmont, NC

1 charters

West Jefferson

West Jefferson, NC

1 charters

Cedar Island

Cedar Island, NC

1 charters

Eure

Eure, NC

1 charters

Salisbury

Salisbury, NC

1 charters

Randleman

Randleman, NC

1 charters

Walnut Cove

Walnut Cove, NC

1 charters

Hubert

Hubert, NC

1 charters

Jacksonville

Jacksonville, NC

1 charters

Newport

Newport, NC

1 charters

Rodanthe

Rodanthe, NC

1 charters

Fishing Charter FAQ for North Carolina

What fish can I catch in North Carolina?
North Carolina anglers target a variety of species in the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. Common catches include Red Drum, Flounder, King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, and more depending on the season and region of the state you fish.
When is the best time to go fishing in North Carolina?
The best fishing in North Carolina is generally april through november, with peak action in summer and fall. Different species peak at different times, so there's usually something worth targeting whenever you visit.
Do I need a fishing license for a charter in North Carolina?
No. In North Carolina, passengers on a licensed charter or head boat are covered by the vessel's license. You do not need an individual Coastal Recreational Fishing License when fishing on a charter.