If you want to put one of the nation’s favorite fish on the table, then look no further than the Outer Banks. The calm, shallow sounds are ideal for Flounder to call home. Step aboard an Outer Banks Flounder fishing charter and get ready to fill the boat. You’ll prove the theory that bottom-dwelling fish are tastier than the rest and have plenty of fun while doing it.
What to Expect
Flounders are hardly known for their game qualities. This reputation is slightly unfair to these strange-looking creatures. While not fussy eaters, and certainly not the sharpest tools in the ocean, they are pretty strong. They’ll pull away from you and make you work hard to get them aboard. Beginners can practice casting and reeling in over and over again, while avid anglers will love the chance to test their strength.
The beauty of Flounder fishing is that you can catch a bite at any time of day. One of the most effective ways of going after these creatures is night fishing. Hoovering up their food from the bottom of the sea, they also try to camouflage against predators. Using LED lights, you’ll be able to foil their trick and have a better chance of finding them in their scores.
If you’d rather see the sounds in daytime, choose between half day, three-quarter day, and full day trips. The Outer Banks are located as such that you’ll get to the fishing grounds right away. You'll even get your fill on a four-hour trip! From the Albemarle Sound down to the Pamlico, the whole OBX caters to Flounder fishing, so there’s no reason to miss out!
How to Prepare
As fans of mild waters, Flounder season tends to come into its own in spring and fall. Book your Outer Banks Flounder fishing charter in the seasons for the best chance of going home with enough fish to fill the freezer.
Inshore charters in the OBX can take place aboard a range of different vessels. You can navigate the sounds in light bay boats, while some captains may use their offshore vessels. Whichever you find yourself aboard, you’ll have everything you need for a productive day. Your captain will set you up with all the latest rods and reels, along with live bait, and away you go to bottom fish.
Bring some drinks and snacks aboard to make the most of your time on the water and everything else will be taken care of. Come and discover some of the nation’s most productive inshore waters in the Outer Banks and get your fill of Flounder!
