The Outer Banks Monthly Fishing Guide
One reason many people visit the Outer Banks is because of its world-renowned fishing. Whether you enjoy fishing from the pier or chartering a boat, the Outer Banks offers it all.
Depending on what type of fish that you want to catch, you should adjust the time of year that you visit the Outer Banks. Below is a list of the types of fish caught throughout the year.
April
Bluefish, channel bass (red drum), grouper, snapper, croaker, sea trout, sea mullet, king mackerel, Wahoo, oysters, striped bass
May
King mackerel, bluefish, grouper, cobia, tuna, dolphin, Wahoo, crabs, soft crabs, sea mullet, blue marlin, striped bass, channel bass, Spanish mackerel, sot, croaker.
June
Blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, Wahoo, cobia, king mackerel, bluefish, tuna, flounder, snapper, grouper, Spanish mackerel, crabs, soft crabs, shrimp, spot, croaker.
July
Dolphin, Wahoo, blue marlin, sailfish, white marlin, snapper, grouper, sea mullet, flounder, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, shrimp, crabs, soft crabs, spot, croaker.
August
Blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, dolphin, Wahoo, tuna, grouper, snapper, bluefish, flounder, Spanish mackerel, some croaker, speckled trout, spot, shrimp, crabs.
September
White marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, spot, bluefish, speckled trout, sea mullet, channel bass, shrimp, striped bass. October
King mackerel, tuna, bluefish, snapper, grouper, channel bass, spot, speckled trout, flounder, oysters, shrimp, striped bass.
November
King mackerel, tuna, bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, oysters, sea mullet, snapper, grouper, clams, striped bass.
December
Tuna, bluefish, flounder, sea bass, speckled trout, clams, oysters, sea trout, snapper, grouper, striped bass.
January
Trout, sea bass, bluefish, blue fin tuna, oysters, striped bass, bay scallops.
February
Trout, sea bass, blue fish, blue fin tuna, oysters, bay scallops, striped bass.
March
Grouper, sea trout, sea bass, bluefish, blue fin and yellow fin tuna, oysters, snapper, striped bass.
For details about fishing regulations, visit any Outer Banks bait and tackle shop or pier, or
www.ncfisheries.net. For information on what is being caught, call the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Fishing Line at 877-298-4373, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
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Sports and Activities
Entertainment and activities are plentiful in the Outer Banks. Sport, nature and relaxation come together in this majestic setting. You can enjoy the adventure of deep sea fishing or the leisure of a scenic walk. Take time to learn while having fun at the many cultural and historical sites or a wildlife park. With so much to do and see, you will never be bored.
Some of the world’s best angling waters can be found around the Outer Banks, making it a top destination for sport fishermen. There are many offshore and inshore fishing charters to choose from. If you bring your own boat, there are many publicly accessible docks for you to load and unload. Just in case you prefer not to be on the water, there are many piers to fish from as well. Whether on land or sea, make sure to get your North Carolina Recreational Fishing License before you fish.
Golf is another popular activity in the Outer Banks. Its geographic setting allows for some of the most challenging and picturesque golf courses in the country. Choose from one of many custom golf packages that allow you to maximize your golfing experience. If golfing is not the reason for your trip, maybe you can squeeze in a quick nine at one of the executive courses.
Aside from fishing and golfing, there are many other activities that are sure to entertain. For the adventurous types there is hang gliding, windsurfing, scuba diving, and kite surfing. If you are more into relaxation, then take a bicycle ride along one of many tranquil paths or visit one of the many historical sites. Whatever your pleasure, there is no better place to do it than the Outer Banks.
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Fishing in the Outer Banks
As you may imagine, the Outer Banks is a great place to go fishing. If you didn’t know; the Outer Banks is a 100 mile long chain of barrier islands. Due to its geographic composition, you will find some of the best fishing on the East coast. Whether you want to fish from your boat or from one of the countless piers, you are sure to satisfy all of your fishing desires here in the Outer Banks. Below are some important things to review before taking your next fishing trip.
License Requirements:
In order to be able to fish on the Outer Banks you will need a North Carolina Coastal Fishing license. These licenses can be purchased on a 10-day, annual, or life time basis. This license permits fisherman to harvest finfish for personal consumption, but prohibits the sale of them. To find out more information on obtaining a North Carolina Coastal Fishing License click
here.
Types of Fish:
The Outer Banks is home to a large variety of fish. Depending on the season, the availability of fish will vary. Fish are most plentiful during the peak fishing season. Some of the more common types of fish found in this area are:
-Spot -Bluefish
-Croaker -Striped Bass
-Flounder -Red Drum
-Gray Trout -King Mackerel
-Speckled Trout -Cobia
-Pompano -Spanish Mackerel
Charters and Equipment:
If you do not have your own fishing equipment, there are many places to rent or buy in the Outer Banks. If you are new to fishing or want to plan a family fishing outing, then a Headboat fishing trip is a great activity. There are also many other charter trips to choose from. Half day charters are available, which are more inshore adventures. On these charters, popular fish to catch are Cobia, Amberjack, and King Mackerel. If you are more adventurous, then a full day, off-shore charter to the Gulf Stream would be more enjoyable. These charters provide a great opportunity to catch Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin.
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here to get more information on Outer Banks Fishing Charters.
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Outer Banks Fishing Report
The Outer Banks of North Carolina feature some of the country’s best fishing waters. From deep-sea, to pier fishing, you can find it all in the Outer Banks. When planning a fishing trip to the Outer Banks, it is helpful to know what time of year certain species are active. Knowing what fish are active will provide you with a better idea of what to pack and what to expect on your trip. Below is a list of fish and the month you can expect to catch them.
October
King mackerel, tuna, bluefish, snapper, grouper, channel bass, spot, speckled trout, flounder, oysters, shrimp, striped bass.
November
King mackerel, tuna, bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, oysters, sea mullet, snapper, grouper, clams, striped bass.
December
Tuna, bluefish, flounder, sea bass, speckled trout, clams, oysters, sea trout, snapper, grouper, striped bass.
January
Trout, sea bass, bluefish, blue fin tuna, oysters, striped bass, bay scallops.
February
Trout, sea bass, blue fish, blue fin tuna, oysters, bay scallops, striped bass.
March
Grouper, sea trout, sea bass, bluefish, blue fin and yellow fin tuna, oysters, snapper, striped bass.
April
Bluefish, channel bass (red drum), grouper, snapper, croaker, sea trout, sea mullet, king mackerel, Wahoo, oysters, striped bass.
May
King mackerel, bluefish, grouper, cobia, tuna, dolphin, Wahoo, crabs, soft crabs, sea mullet, blue marlin, striped bass, channel bass, Spanish mackerel, sot, croaker.
June
Blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, Wahoo, cobia, king mackerel, bluefish, tuna, flounder, snapper, grouper, Spanish mackerel, crabs, soft crabs, shrimp, spot, croaker.
July
Dolphin, Wahoo, blue marlin, sailfish, white marlin, snapper, grouper, sea mullet, flounder, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, shrimp, crabs, soft crabs, spot, croaker.
August
Blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, dolphin, Wahoo, tuna, grouper, snapper, bluefish, flounder, Spanish mackerel, some croaker, speckled trout, spot, shrimp, crabs.
September
White marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, spot, bluefish, speckled trout, sea mullet, channel bass, shrimp, striped bass.
Local bait and tackle shops such as, TW's Bait & Tackle, Fishing Unlimited, and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are great resources for planning a fishing trip. Check with these local experts before you hit the water to be sure you are up to date on size restrictions, bag limits and other fishing regulations. They can also inform you on what bait to use, or what equipment is right for the water you will be on. For more information on fishing regulations you can call the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Fishing Line at 877-298-4373.
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