{"id":14093,"date":"2020-04-14T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=14093"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:27:40","slug":"outer-banks-fishing-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/outer-banks-fishing-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Outer Banks Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>North Carolina&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Outer Banks<\/a> are a pretty unique place. Sitting miles out into the ocean, surrounded by sounds and sea, life here revolves around the ebb and flow of the tide. These barrier islands produce some of the world&rsquo;s finest sportfishing boats, with experienced crews to match. No surprise, then, that Outer Banks fishing is spectacular.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/lnhvk950u5.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='lnhvk950u5']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/lnhvk950u5\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"lnhvk950u5\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Every year anglers from across the US come to&nbsp; North Carolina to check out the Outer Banks fishing scene, and it&rsquo;s no secret why. With its&nbsp; productive sounds and quick access to deep water, OBX presents opportunities for both&nbsp; inshore and offshore fishermen. In fact, it&rsquo;s hard to even categorize it as&nbsp; just one type of fishery. Head one direction, and you&rsquo;ll find productive shallows, perfect&nbsp; for stalking inshore fish.\r\n\r\nHead in the other, and you&rsquo;ll be battling against some of&nbsp; the Atlantic Ocean&rsquo;s biggest monsters.\r\n\r\nIn this video, we&rsquo;ll try to do it justice&nbsp; and cover as much about this amazing fishery as we can. But for the real deal, you&nbsp; just gotta check it out for yourself! To see more videos like this, be&nbsp; sure to like and subscribe below!\r\n\r\nFirst things first, if you go&nbsp; fishing in the Outer Banks and you don&rsquo;t take full advantage of its&nbsp; inshore waters, you&rsquo;re missing out. Some of the most productive fishing grounds&nbsp; are only a short boat ride from the dock. Located to the West of the Banks, the&nbsp; Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds are home to some of the East Coast&rsquo;s most sought-after&nbsp; fish. Here, you can hook Striped Bass Spanish Mackerel, and Black Drum.\r\n\r\nYou&nbsp; can also catch various Shark species right in the sound, making it a super fun and&nbsp; easy-to-plan trip for the entire family. But the most accomplished feeling you&nbsp; can get is when you manage to catch an Inshore Slam &ndash; hooking a Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder all in one day. If you&rsquo;ve got&nbsp; some experience fishing in similar waters, it&rsquo;s not too far-fetched to expect to catch&nbsp; at least two out of three of these species. Catching an Inshore Slam is on&nbsp; almost every angler&rsquo;s to-do list, so even if you fall short, don&rsquo;t beat yourself&nbsp; up.\r\n\r\nWith such a productive inshore fishing ground, you&rsquo;ll have plenty of opportunities&nbsp; to hit the water and have another go, especially if you&rsquo;re in town for more than&nbsp; just one day. Plus, under the guidance of a local captain, you&rsquo;ll have a much bigger&nbsp; chance of finding these fish and many more! And the best part is, all three of these fish are absolutely delicious. Most captains will even&nbsp; clean and fillet your catch so you can go home, throw it on the grill, and enjoy&nbsp; your fresh catch of the day!\r\n\r\nOBX anglers enjoy the best of both&nbsp; worlds. Like we mentioned earlier, if you head one way you&rsquo;ll find shallow&nbsp; waters full of inshore predators, but turn the other direction and you&rsquo;ll find&nbsp; warm ocean currents and big game fish. This diversity makes OBX one of the most interesting&nbsp; and exciting places to fish on the East Coast.\r\n\r\nPerhaps one of this area&rsquo;s most unique&nbsp; features is that there are thousands of sunken ships scattered off the coast.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShipwrecks dating as far back as the 16th century litter the seafloor from Corolla&nbsp; to Hatteras, giving this area its nickname, the &ldquo;Graveyard of the Atlantic.&rdquo; These&nbsp; structures are like underwater havens for fish, making them go-to spots for anglers to drop a&nbsp; few lines and catch something savory for the day. Some of these wrecks are even located just a few&nbsp; hundred yards from the coast and can be approached by swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and scuba&nbsp; diving. But the safest and most reliable way to go wreck fishing in OBX is to pick a charter to&nbsp; take you to some of the most productive spots.\r\n\r\nTo reach the best grounds, you&rsquo;ll want&nbsp; to take your charter from the central or lower Outer Banks. From here you can hit a&nbsp; few wrecks and target the likes of Cobia, King Mackerel, Amberjack,&nbsp; Triggerfish, and Snapper. Another benefit of charter fishing is&nbsp; that you can approach distances that you wouldn&rsquo;t be able to otherwise. Not only&nbsp; are you provided with everything you need, but spending a few hours with a local&nbsp; will save you days of trial and error.\r\n\r\nIt&rsquo;s honestly the best way to really&nbsp; learn about fishing the Outer Banks. With proper guidance, you&rsquo;ll be able to hit&nbsp; the Gulf Stream for some epic big game fishing. This warm ocean current is located&nbsp; about 30 miles off the coast, moving at an average speed of 4 miles an hour. With it comes a whole lot of opportunities to&nbsp; hook some of the Atlantic&rsquo;s biggest pelagic fish.\r\n\r\nThis far out, you can try your luck against&nbsp; monster species such as Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, and Tuna. And keep in mind,&nbsp; these fish ain&rsquo;t for the faint of heart. We&#039;re talking fish that can weigh upwards of hundreds&nbsp; of pounds! And even the smaller ones are known to put up a fight.\r\n\r\nSo if you&rsquo;re a thrill-seeker,&nbsp; this is definitely the experience for you. Long story short, no matter where on&nbsp; the Outer Banks you plan your trip, you won&rsquo;t go wrong.\r\n\r\nAnd speaking of planning&nbsp; your trip, that&rsquo;s why FishingBooker is here. With hundreds of local guides, verified reviews,&nbsp; and hassle-free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money, and experience an epic day on&nbsp; the water.\r\n\r\nSo head over to FishingBooker.com, take a look at some of the charters in the area,&nbsp; and start planning your OBX adventure today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p class=\"text-after-video\">What can you catch around the Outer Banks? How should you fish, and where&rsquo;s the best place to do so? We&rsquo;ll cover all this and more in a full rundown of the local angling scene. Whether you&rsquo;re a first-timer or a seasoned seadog, get ready to head out and catch the fish of a lifetime.<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-the-outer-banks\">Best Fish to Catch in the Outer Banks<\/h2><p>Outer Banks anglers enjoy the best of both worlds. Head one way, and you find shallow waters full of inshore predators. Turn the other for warm ocean currents and big game monsters. In short, you&rsquo;re surrounded by every game fish&rsquo;s dream hunting grounds. Here are a few of the species you can target.<\/p><h3 id=\"red-drum\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/redfish\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Red Drum<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145942\/Outer-Banks-Red-Drum-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A smiling man in a cap and sunglasses holding a Red Drum fish on a charter boat\" class=\"wp-image-14105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145942\/Outer-Banks-Red-Drum-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145942\/Outer-Banks-Red-Drum-Fishing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145942\/Outer-Banks-Red-Drum-Fishing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145942\/Outer-Banks-Red-Drum-Fishing-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145942\/Outer-Banks-Red-Drum-Fishing-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Redfish<\/strong> dominate the shallows in this part of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/north-carolina-fishing\/\">North Carolina<\/a>. They cruise the beaches and sounds, looking for food or a fight. They&rsquo;re the dream inshore sportfish &ndash; big, tough, and aggressive. Local anglers usually take them on live bait, but they&rsquo;ll go after most lures and even flies if you present them right.<\/p><p>Did we mention that Redfish are also delicious? Smaller &ldquo;Puppy Drum&rdquo; produce sweet, flaky meat that&rsquo;s great however you cook it. Bigger &ldquo;Bull Red&rdquo; still taste good, but these are the breeder fish and we recommend releasing them if you can &ndash; they more than deserve it after the fight they put up.<\/p><h3 id=\"flounder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/flounder\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Flounder<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145938\/Outer-Banks-Flounder-Fishing-1024x717.jpeg\" alt=\"An angler holding two Flounder on a sportfishing boat\" class=\"wp-image-14110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145938\/Outer-Banks-Flounder-Fishing-1024x717.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145938\/Outer-Banks-Flounder-Fishing-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145938\/Outer-Banks-Flounder-Fishing-768x537.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145938\/Outer-Banks-Flounder-Fishing.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You can&rsquo;t mention seafood without tipping your hat to everybody&rsquo;s favorite Flatfish. <strong>Flounder<\/strong> aren&rsquo;t exactly pretty (their faces are the stuff of nightmares) but don&rsquo;t let that put you off. All fish looks good once it&rsquo;s filleted, and you can&rsquo;t beat the taste of freshly-caught Flounder.<\/p><p>Flounder are food fish, but they can still be a hoot to catch. They&rsquo;ll follow your lure and demolish any small bait that swims too close. And that&rsquo;s just the rod and reel action. Bowfishing and gigging (spearing fish hiding in the mud) are both popular here.<\/p><h3 id=\"cobia\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/cobia\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Cobia<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Cobia-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Two fishermen standing on a fishing boat holding a large Cobia, with open waters and blue skies in the background\" class=\"wp-image-14108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Cobia-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Cobia-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Cobia-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Cobia-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Cobia-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Every spring, <strong>Cobia<\/strong> make the local wrecks their home and start throwing their weight at anything that gets in their way &ndash; anglers included. Cobia are naturally curious fish and locals feed this curiosity by chumming the water. You just rock up, drop your block, and pretty soon you&rsquo;ll have a fish on your line.<\/p><p>Cobia are the springtime favorite, but what if you&rsquo;re around in the fall? Simple: head to the same spots to take on <strong>King Mackerel<\/strong> instead. &ldquo;Smoker Kings&rdquo; weighing 30 pounds or more come crashing through town each autumn. You&rsquo;ll usually take these guys with large live baits like Menhaden.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='1997' data-destination-title='Outer Banks' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='cobia'data-headline='Top Cobia Fishing Charters in Outer Banks'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"tuna\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/tuna-bluefin\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Tuna<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A happy angler standing on a fishing dock, holding a Bluefin Tuna caught out of Hatteras, NC\" class=\"wp-image-14109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145939\/Outer-Banks-Bluefin-Tuna-Fishing-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are a lot of stars in the local lineup, but none of them compare to <strong>Bluefin Tuna<\/strong>. OBX is a true Bluefin battleground, where local anglers earn their stripes by reeling in fish several times their body weight. Over the years, Outer Banks anglers have developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/giant-bluefin-tuna-fishing-outer-banks\/\">signature hands-on approach<\/a> to fishing for these underwater freight trains.<\/p><p>Bluefin aren&rsquo;t the only Tuna species around, mind you. <strong>Bigeye<\/strong>, <strong>Blackfin<\/strong>, and <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong> all show up in these waters. The four species work in shifts to make sure there&rsquo;s always something big and tasty to target. You thought <em>Wicked Tuna<\/em> was exciting? Just wait until you see the real thing!<\/p><h3 id=\"and-more\">And More!<\/h3><p>What could possibly trump 500 lb Bluefin? Honestly, not much, but <strong>Blue<\/strong> and <strong>White Marlin<\/strong> are more than happy to try. You can also battle <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong> and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/offshore\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">offshore trips<\/a> or search the surf for <strong>Striped<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> and <strong>Bluefish<\/strong>. Then there&rsquo;s the bottom bite of <strong>Amberjack<\/strong>, <strong>Tilefish<\/strong>, <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, and <strong>Sea<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong>. Did we mention <strong>Shark<\/strong> fishing? Seriously, it&rsquo;s endless!<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='1997' data-destination-title='Outer Banks' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Outer Banks<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-the-outer-banks\">How to Go Fishing in the Outer Banks<\/h2><p>You have an idea of what to target, but how should you do it? Here&rsquo;s a summary of the main styles of fishing in the Outer Banks, and the pros and cons of each one.<\/p><h3 id=\"surf-fishing\">Surf Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-Surf-Fishing-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a fishing rod and surf fishing on the Outer Banks beach\" class=\"wp-image-14103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-Surf-Fishing-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-Surf-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-Surf-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-Surf-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-Surf-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re into surf fishing, chances are the Outer Banks are already on your bucket list. People have landed incredible catches in the surf here, from <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/igfa.org\/igfa-world-records-search\/?search_type=CommonNameSummary&amp;search_term_1=Drum%2C+red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>world record Red Drum<\/strong><\/a> to huge <strong>Sharks<\/strong>, <strong>Stripers<\/strong>, <strong>Bluefish<\/strong>, and more. The added bonus is that you can enjoy a beach day with the family without missing out on the area&rsquo;s angling.<\/p><p>There are a few things to bear in mind when surf fishing in OBX. Many areas are so remote that you need a 4X4 to get to them. The best spots are sometimes closed to protect <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/caha\/learn\/nature\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">local wildlife<\/a>. It&rsquo;s best to stop in at a local tackle shop when you arrive to get the most up-to-date info on what&rsquo;s biting and where.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing\">Charter Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145940\/Outer-Banks-Charter-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A young man holding a Cobia at the back of a sportfishing boat, with two other anglers sitting on either side\" class=\"wp-image-14107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145940\/Outer-Banks-Charter-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145940\/Outer-Banks-Charter-Fishing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145940\/Outer-Banks-Charter-Fishing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145940\/Outer-Banks-Charter-Fishing-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145940\/Outer-Banks-Charter-Fishing-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you want to catch fish, go with someone who knows the area. It could be a local buddy, but for most people it&#8217;s a guide. <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">OBX charter fishing guides<\/a> know every ounce of these waters. They have a game plan for every spot and species. Whether you&rsquo;re after family fun or serious sportfishing, you can&rsquo;t go wrong.<\/p><p>There are some very practical reasons to fish with a charter. For starters, they&rsquo;ll provide everything you need for the day. This is also the only way to get offshore if you don&rsquo;t own a boat. Even if you do, spending a few hours with a local will save you days of trial and error. It&rsquo;s the best way to really learn about the area.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='1908' data-destination-title='Outer Banks' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Outer Banks'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"pier-fishing\">Pier Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145941\/Outer-Banks-Pier-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden fishing pier in Outer Banks, with a bench and several rods\" class=\"wp-image-14106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145941\/Outer-Banks-Pier-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145941\/Outer-Banks-Pier-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145941\/Outer-Banks-Pier-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145941\/Outer-Banks-Pier-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145941\/Outer-Banks-Pier-Fishing-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Fishing piers are a great place to catch fish, plain and simple. They don&rsquo;t have that same outdoorsy feel as surf fishing. You won&rsquo;t get the flexibility or action of a fishing charter. What you will find is plenty of fish and all the gear you need to bring them in is available for rent or sale.<\/p><p>Depending on how far down the pier you go, you can find anything from <strong>Redfish<\/strong> and <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong> to <strong>Kingfish<\/strong> and <strong>Cobia<\/strong>. There are half a dozen fishing piers along the Outer Banks. They&rsquo;re all good, so head to whichever one is closest and grab yourself some dinner!<\/p><h3 id=\"head-boat-fishing\">Head Boat Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145936\/Head-Boat-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view along the rail of a head boat in the Outer Banks, with lots of fishing rods in holders\" class=\"wp-image-14116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145936\/Head-Boat-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145936\/Head-Boat-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145936\/Head-Boat-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145936\/Head-Boat-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145936\/Head-Boat-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Head boats are large vessels that you share with other anglers. Think of them as somewhere between a charter and a pier. They&rsquo;re a cheap way to get onto the water and reel in some fish for dinner. You can also meet other anglers and make new friends along the way.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The downside to head boats is that they&rsquo;re not that beginner-friendly. The crew can only spend so much time with each person, so be prepared to untangle your own lines. Keen anglers might also get frustrated with the lack of action. You&rsquo;ll either take turns fishing or get a specific spot on the boat, neither of which are great for chasing trophies.<\/p><h3 id=\"kayak-fishing\">Kayak Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145934\/Outer-Banks-Kayak-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A rack of fishing kayaks at a dock in the Outer Banks\" class=\"wp-image-14117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145934\/Outer-Banks-Kayak-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145934\/Outer-Banks-Kayak-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145934\/Outer-Banks-Kayak-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145934\/Outer-Banks-Kayak-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145934\/Outer-Banks-Kayak-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Kayak fishing along the Outer Banks has been steadily growing in popularity over the years, and it&rsquo;s easy to see why. You don&rsquo;t need to trailer your boat or pay a guide. You&rsquo;re not stuck on the shore, fighting for casting space among the crowd. Instead, you just waltz down to the beach, push off, and enjoy a day at sea.<\/p><p>Okay, there&rsquo;s a little more to it than that. Kayak fishing is seriously hard work, especially if the water&rsquo;s choppy. Actually spotting the fish can be tough, which only adds to the difficulty of exploring a new fishery. Fighting a fish sitting down isn&rsquo;t easy, either. In short, you need to be strong and patient to get the most out of it.<\/p><h2 id=\"outer-banks-fishing-spots\">Outer Banks Fishing Spots<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14140928\/Outer-Banks-Fishing-Spots.png\" alt=\"A map of the main fishing spots in the Outer Banks, showing the different sounds and places where you can find charters\" class=\"wp-image-38781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14140928\/Outer-Banks-Fishing-Spots.png 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14140928\/Outer-Banks-Fishing-Spots-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14140928\/Outer-Banks-Fishing-Spots-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>We won&rsquo;t cover every honey hole out there. The Outer Banks is a huge area, and the best spots change with the wind (sometimes literally). Instead, here are a few reliable fishing spots to get you started. After that, your best bet is to local anglers or <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">jump on a fishing charter<\/a>.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cape Point:<\/strong> The tip of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/hatteras-fishing-complete-guide\/\">Hatteras Island<\/a> and the elbow of the Banks. This is where the Labrador and Gulf Currents meet, drawing in nutrients and trophy-sized fish. Unsurprisingly, it&rsquo;s a mecca for surf anglers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oregon Inlet:<\/strong> Another awesome surf fishing spot and the gateway for offshore charters out of <a href=\"http:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/nc\/wanchese\">Wanchese<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/nc\/nags-head?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Nags Head<\/a>. You need to drive to the northern beach but you can park pretty close to the southern one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outer Banks Fishing Pier<\/strong>: A 600&rsquo; pier just south of Nags Head. The pier is open 24\/7 and you don&rsquo;t need a license to fish from it. If it&rsquo;s too busy, there are several fishing piers in the area, all of which are fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pamlico Sound<\/strong>: Spend the day <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/outer-banks-sound-fishing\/\">sound fishing in OBX<\/a> and you could come across <strong>Drum<\/strong>, <strong>Flounder<\/strong>, <strong>Trout<\/strong>, <strong>Stripers<\/strong>, and more. It&rsquo;s a great option if you have a kayak, and is a popular choice on shorter charter trips.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rock Pile:<\/strong> A patch of rocky structure south of Hatteras in around 180 feet of water. <strong>Billfish<\/strong>, <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong>, and <strong>Tuna<\/strong> all show up here, making it a worthwhile stop on the journey offshore. It can get busy, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gulf Stream:<\/strong> The be all and end all for <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/outer-banks-deep-sea-fishing\/\">deep sea enthusiasts<\/a>. The Gulf Stream is 30 miles offshore or more, depending on where you start. Make the journey for huge <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, monster <strong>Marlin<\/strong>, <strong>Swordfish<\/strong>, <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-the-outer-banks\">When to Go Fishing in the Outer Banks<\/h2><p>Most fish are seasonal visitors in the OBX, so timing your trip is crucial if you have a specific species in mind. Plan things right, and you can even take part in one of the area&rsquo;s many fishing tournaments while you&rsquo;re here.<\/p><h3 id=\"outer-banks-fishing-seasons\">Outer Banks Fishing Seasons<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145933\/Outer-Banks-Winter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view from the beach in Hatteras, NC on a windy winter's day\" class=\"wp-image-14118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145933\/Outer-Banks-Winter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145933\/Outer-Banks-Winter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145933\/Outer-Banks-Winter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145933\/Outer-Banks-Winter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145933\/Outer-Banks-Winter-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>The best time to surf fish in the Outer Banks is spring and fall.<\/strong> This is when the biggest Red Drum, Bluefish, and Speckled Trout show up. Summer won&rsquo;t produce as many trophy Reds, but there will be Sharks alongside them. Brave the winter weather, and Striped Bass will keep you warm.<\/p><p>More interested in the Bluefin Tuna season? We can&rsquo;t blame you! <strong>Bluefin can be caught all winter and well into spring in OBX.<\/strong> The bite&rsquo;s best at the beginning and end of the season. Early season Tuna (November&ndash;December) move closer to shore, <strong>while late season (February&ndash;March) produces those mythical giant Bluefin.<\/strong><\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re looking for info on a particular species, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/outer-banks?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">OBX fishing calendar<\/a> for a full run-down of when to fish and read the Division of Marine Fisheries <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/portal.ncdenr.org\/web\/mf\/proclamations-current#finfish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latest proclamations<\/a> for the up-to-date regulations. Bear in mind that many charter services close over the winter, <strong>so it&rsquo;s worth booking ahead of time if you&rsquo;re visiting in the off-season<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 id=\"outer-banks-fishing-tournaments\">Outer Banks Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145937\/Outer-Banks-Tournament-Fishing-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers holding a large White Marlin caught during a fishing tournament in the Outer Banks\" class=\"wp-image-14114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145937\/Outer-Banks-Tournament-Fishing-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145937\/Outer-Banks-Tournament-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145937\/Outer-Banks-Tournament-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145937\/Outer-Banks-Tournament-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145937\/Outer-Banks-Tournament-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Tournament season kicks off in May<\/strong> with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hvoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hatteras Village Offshore Open<\/a>. In June, it&rsquo;s either back to Hatteras for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmcbillfish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Marlin Release Tournament<\/a> or down to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/NC\/morehead-city?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Morehead City<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebigrock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament<\/a>. Round off the season in August with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbgt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pirate&rsquo;s Cove Billfish Tournament<\/a> out of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/NC\/manteo?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14093\">Manteo<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Those were just the offshore events. You&rsquo;ve also got kayak fishing tournaments out of Nags Head in June and September, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfishrodeo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manteo Rotary Inshore Slam<\/a> in October, and events organized by local surf fishing clubs all year. Whenever you visit, there&rsquo;s something going on.<\/p><h2 id=\"outer-banks-fishing-regulations\">Outer Banks Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/23083740\/Outer-Banks.jpg\" alt='An infographic featuring the flag of North Carolina and text saying \"Outer Banks Fishing Regulations, What You Need to Know\" above a vector of a boat against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-69952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/23083740\/Outer-Banks.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/23083740\/Outer-Banks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/23083740\/Outer-Banks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/23083740\/Outer-Banks-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Unless you&rsquo;re fishing on a privately owned pond or with a saltwater charter operator, you&rsquo;ll need <strong>a fishing license<\/strong> if you&rsquo;re 16 or older. Depending on whether you&rsquo;re freshwater fishing or <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/saltwater-fishing\/\">saltwater fishing<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll either need an Inland or Coastal Fishing License. To learn more about these permits and how to obtain them, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/north-carolina-fishing-license\/\">North Carolina Fishing License guide.<\/a><\/p><p>Besides your fishing license, make sure you&rsquo;re familiar with the latest rules and regulations surrounding your hunt. In other words, double-check <strong>season, size, and bag restrictions<\/strong> before you decide to wet your line in these waters. For more information on this, visit the official North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deq.nc.gov\/about\/divisions\/marine-fisheries\/rules-proclamations-and-size-and-bag-limits\/recreational-size-and-bag-limits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"fishing-in-the-outer-banks-faqs\">Fishing in the Outer Banks FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is the Outer Banks good for fishing?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Absolutely! In fact, the entire Outer Banks region is excellent for fishing because it offers a variety of fish species both inshore and offshore.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the best month to fish in the Outer Banks?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>While the answer to this question depends on what type of angling or species you had in mind, we\u2019re going to recommend spring months of March, April, and May because there will be a variety of fish at your disposal both inshore and offshore.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish are biting in the Outer Banks?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Anything from Redfish inshore and Cobia nearshore to big game giants such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Marlin offshore is biting in the Outer Banks.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Do you need a fishing license in the Outer Banks?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>If you\u2019re fishing on your own, you\u2019ll need to purchase a valid fishing license before you wet your line. However, if you\u2019re fishing aboard a charter boat with a licensed operator, you don\u2019t have to worry about the license as your captain will have you covered.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"4\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-4\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where is the best surf fishing in the Outer Banks?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-4\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Cape Point area is well-known for its productive Redfish fishing. However, it isn\u2019t the only spot where you can have stellar surf casting. You should also check out Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Rocky Point.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"5\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-5\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">When is the Tuna fishing season in the Outer Banks?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-5\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>The best months for targeting Bluefin Tuna in the Outer Banks are at the start (November or December) and end of their season (February or March).<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"6\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-6\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can I fish the sounds in the Outer Banks?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fc4916c17b9-item-6\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. 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The sounds such as Pamlico Sound are quite productive for inshore fishing and shallow-water species like Redfish.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"the-outer-banks-nc-a-true-fishing-paradise\">The Outer Banks, NC: A True Fishing Paradise<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-FIshing-Trip-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A fishing charter heading out to sea at sunrise\" class=\"wp-image-14104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-FIshing-Trip-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-FIshing-Trip-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-FIshing-Trip-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-FIshing-Trip-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/04\/14145943\/Outer-Banks-FIshing-Trip-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are very few places that can rival the fishing you&#8217;ll discover in the Outer Banks. Head offshore and you can battle 500 lb Bluefin Tuna and Blue Marlin. Stay in the sounds to chase giant Red Drum, tasty Flounder, more. Throw in a strong fishing heritage and some stunning scenery, and you just found the perfect fishery.<\/p><p><em>Planning an Outer Banks fishing trip? What do you want to catch, and how are you going to do it? Tell us your plans or share your experiences in the comments below. We love to hear from you!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Carolina&rsquo;s Outer Banks are a pretty unique place. Sitting miles out into the ocean, surrounded by sounds and sea, life here revolves around the ebb and flow of the tide. These barrier islands produce some of the world&rsquo;s finest sportfishing boats, with experienced crews to match. 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