Cape Carteret Fishing Charters
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Captain John operates fishing trips from Cedar Point and Morehead City aboard a 26' Pathfinder or 27' Onslow Bay.
"So, we’re from Indiana, we book these guys, and can’t tell you how awesome they are!" — Mark,
Southern Tides Fishing Charters runs angling trips out of Cedar Point and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about. Capt.
"This was our 3rd trip with Captain Jacob as we always make it a priority to fish with him when we’re down in the area." — Andrew,
There's a fish with your name on it in Emerald Isle and Big Joe's Guide Service will help you catch it! Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Sheepshead, Black Drum, Whiting, Redfish, Weakfish, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and anythi
"Joe was very friendly and was great with our 4 boys ranging in age from 4-10." — Jean,
Captain Ian Farley of Reel’n Time Charters aims to make your fishing trip everything you’re looking for and more.
"We had an absolutely wonderful time on our fishing charter with Captain Ian!" — Don,
Treat yourself with a great day of fishing and visit some of the best fishing grounds in North Carolina.
"Ryan worked so hard to get us onto fish! He was great with our children and answered their million questions." — Joshua,
Spend the day with Fishin’ The Flats Charters and get hooked on fishing in Swansboro/Emerald Isle! These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few!
"Captain Chris took my family and I out in relatively tough conditions for reds." — Joseph,
Visit First Due Fishing Charters and have a fun inshore trip on the beautiful waters of Emerald Isle. Explore inshore waters, flats, and the backcountry with Captain Andrew Lanier.
"Great trip for any family. Andrew was awesome with the kids and made sure they knew what to do and helped them any time they needed." — Justin,
There's a fish with your name on it in Emerald Isle, and Reel Pirates Fishing Charters And Adventures will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Will can tell you all about them.
"We had an enjoyable inshore fishing trip with Captain Will on Friday, July 31." — Roy,
Ali-Kat Sportfishing is your premier sportfishing charter on the Crystal Coast. Ran by the only IGFA Certified Saltwater Captain in this area, Capt. Jason Temple is ready to take you fishing.
"This was my secind fishing trip with Ali - Kat, and both trips were better then expected." — Shawn,
Cape Carteret, North Carolina, offers premier inshore and nearshore fishing experiences along the Crystal Coast. This destination is renowned for its abundant redfish, speckled seatrout, and flounder in the backwaters of Morehead City and surrounding estuaries. Anglers can target bull red drum swarming the marshes with topwater lures or seek speckled trout in serene bays. Surf fishing along beaches yields pompano, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and sharks, with piers like Bogue Inlet and Oceanana providing accessible platforms for deeper casts.
Nearby lakes such as Great Lake (2,785 acres) and Long Lake (1,147 acres) offer freshwater opportunities for bass and panfish, complementing the saltwater action. Kayak and wade fishing in creeks around Pine Knoll Shores are ideal for targeting backwater species. Licensed charters with expert guides—equipped for both inshore adventures and offshore excursions—ensure productive outings year-round. With diverse habitats from surf to marshes, Cape Carteret delivers exceptional angling for all skill levels.
