North Carolina Flounder Fishing Charters

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Top Flounder Fishing in North Carolina

  • Angler's Choice
    Meet the Captain

    This trip is a 4-hour tour of the Albemarle Sound. You can fish for Speckled Trout, Puppy Drum, Sheepshead, and more. You can also look for dolphins, explore islands, hunt for treasure, whatever you like! All trips are family-friendly and all the gear is provided.

    Half Day Trip
    :
    US $450
  • Angler's Choice

    Half-day trip of fishing includes a saltwater fishing license, bait, tackle, and ice included.

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
    :
    US $400

    Inshore light tackle fishing for Trout, Redfish,Spanish Mackerel, flounder and Blues.

    Half Day Trip – Early Morning
    :
    US $500

    The 3/4 Day Inshore Fishing Excursion features miles of North Carolina shorelines, acres of grass flats, numerous creeks and rivers, thousands of oyster bars, and plenty of fish. More time, more fish. More fish, more fun.

    3/4 Day Trip
    :
    US $550
    +1

    Half-day charters are 4 hours and are for up to 4 anglers, including children. Bottled drinking water is included, along with all tackle and bait. Looking for anything in particular? Just ask!

    Half Day Trip
    :
    US $450
    +4
  • Angler's Choice

    Miss Banx

    Wanchese

    Weather permitting, we will start trolling for Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, & Ribbonfish! We will always look for Cobia depending on the time of year. We can drift for Flounder, Trout, Black Seabass, and croakers! This is a great family trip and the kids are welcome to come! We cannot wait to take you fishing! It is a beautiful cruise to see Duck Island, Bodie Island Lighthouse, dolphins & other local wildlife.

    Half Day Trip
    :
    US $700
    +4
  • Angler's Choice

    Join Capt. Ian Farley for a 4 hour fishing excursion. This trip can leave from either the Morehead City boat ramp or the Marina in downtown Swansboro for your convenience.

    Half Day Trip
    :
    US $400
    +7

    Half day trip is a 4 hour trip that usually includes targeting Redfish, Flounder, Trout, and other inshore species. If the ocean is calling then trolling the beach for Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel is always an option depending on Mother Nature!

    4 Hour Trip
    :
    US $450
    +1
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Recent Flounder catches in North Carolina

North Carolina Flounder Fishing Seasons

Flounder
Size
1 to 5lbs
Food Value
Excellent
Game Quality
Average

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Flounder fishing in North Carolina, United States is all about tasty Flatfish, shallow waters, and fun close to shore. Flounder are ambush hunters that lie on sandy or muddy bottoms and wait for prey. North Carolina’s bays, sounds, and salt marshes give them perfect cover, so beginners and families can find action without a long boat ride.

Most trips focus on inshore fishing around creek mouths, channels, docks, and oyster edges. Captains often use bottom fishing and slow drifting with live bait like finger mullet or mud minnows. Soft plastic jigs and bucktails also work well. Jigging means lifting and dropping the lure to trigger a strike. In some areas, gigging—spearing fish in shallow water at night—is popular where allowed.

Charter trips are usually half day or full day, with calm, protected waters that suit first-time anglers. You can expect steady instruction on reading tide, working a jig, and setting the hook. Bring sun protection, polarized sunglasses to spot bottom changes, and a small cooler for your catch if harvest is allowed. Most boats provide rods, bait, and tackle. Ask your captain what is included before you go.

North Carolina has many productive regions. The Outer Banks offer broad sounds and flats. The Albemarle-Pamlico system holds miles of creeks and marsh. The Crystal Coast has clear water and sandy channels. Farther south, the Cape Fear area and Brunswick County provide reliable inshore drop-offs and inlets. Each region has sheltered spots that fish well on moving tides.

Flounder rules here are strict and can change from year to year. Seasons are often short and may fall in late summer or early fall. Always check current North Carolina license, permit, season, and harvest regulations before your trip, and confirm what your charter covers.

Habitats
Inshore
Nearshore
Flats
Backcountry
Techniques
Bottom Fishing
Light Tackle
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Drift Fishing

What anglers said about Flounder Fishing in North Carolina

  • 5.0
    /5
    (8 Hour Trip – Neuse River Fishing)

    1st Trip

    It was a beautiful day. The captain was easy to talk to and he did everything he could to get us on fish. The fish didnt corporate. Our son had a flounder and a nice blue, they both released themselves. I caught a nice red over slot. My husband had one much bigger than mine and he fought him for awhile before it got away. Over all it was a good day just wish the fish were biting but we have no control over that. We would book Captain Allen again.
    Claude C.
    Claude C.
    Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (3 Hour Trip – Twilight Fishing)

    We had so much fun!

    We were met with a courteous and helpful captain Ben and 1st mate Camille! Overall it was a great trip. Hope to come back when Flounder is in season!
    Elaine M.
    Elaine M.
    Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip)

    Great family fishing trip!!

    We gad a great trip with Capt Matt and caught some of the many species the river has to offer. We caught a black drum,a bunch of croakers,a flounder,and a beautiful redfish. Capt Matt knows his way around the river and where to fish.
    Curtis B.
    Curtis B.
    Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 HR Trip – Inshore)

    Great Fishing Trip

    Captain Tyler put us on the Flounder. A great experience and will definitely be booking with him again.
    Benjamin W.
    Benjamin W.
    Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip)

    Great trip

    Captain Ryan was super experienced and friendly. Caught some great fish including a nice 20 inch flounder. Highly recommend anytime.
    Jonathan M.
    Jonathan M.
    Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026