Pamlico Sound King Mackerel (Kingfish) Fishing Charters

This trip will take you to the offshore waters where you can target a variety of big game fish like Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, and more. It's always a good idea to dress in layers, bring lunch and drinks for the day, and wear polarized sunglasses.

You will target fish species of your choice and have enough time to push further offshore or fish different areas on this 8-hour trip. Having more time to catch fish is always a good thing, be it Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Mackerel, Bonito, Grouper, Trout, or whatever else your heart desires.

Head offshore to the worlds Blue Marlin capital of the world to target the legendary Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and more. All fishing gear for the day are provided, along with the fishing license for the group. You'll need to bring your own food and drink. You'll also need sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.

On this trip, you'll start out catching fresh live bait to be used for Cobia, Sharks, and Amberjacks. You'll spend the first part of the trip live baiting and jigging and the last part of the trip bottom fishing for Seabass, Triggerfish, and Snapper. From time to time, you may even hook into a Mahi Mahi if they're in the area. At the end of the trip, you'll generally troll on the way home fishing for King Mackerel and False Albacore. This is not a Gulf Stream trip—this is a 10 hour trip.

Some of you may enjoy catching Cobia or even have it on your bucket list. On this trip you'll be scouring near the reefs and wrecks where they like to roam and try to lure them in using light tackle to troll the water. You'll be out on the water all day so make sure that you take food, drinks, and some sun protection with you.

This 11-hour adventure is reserved for hard-core anglers! You start very early in the morning and head out offshore. This is the best chance to target Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and many other big game species. Your fishing equipment is fully covered.

Trolling for Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna, and/or bottom fishing for Seabass, Snapper, and Triggerfish on natural hard bottom reefs. You might also do jigging or live bait fishing on shipwrecks, depending on the conditions which vary daily on account of the strong Gulf Stream current. Avid anglers with gear are advised to consult the captain as to what works best here. Bottom fishing is limited by regulations and strong current.

Whether you want to spend your day aboard the “Longer Days” enjoying the chase of the Gulf Stream's big bites, (Blue Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, White Marlin and Sailfish), by trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing our crew will ensure your experience is one of the best.

We stay in the calm waters of the sound or depending on the weather, will head out into the ocean, catching drum, speckled trout, flounder, spanish mackeral and whatever else the ocean might bring us that day. If the weather is cooperating that day, we can mix it up and do both sound an ocean. A full day trip is a great way to catch a variety of fish and allows the Capt. time to try various spots.

8-Hour Full Day Trip Spend a full day on the water chasing a variety of species of fish that the waters around Hatteras Island has to offer. This 8-hour trip gives you more time to explore, target bigger fish, and enjoy a true nearshore/inshore adventure. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-timer, Captain Wes provides expert guidance and top-quality gear for a memorable day.