Seasonality
Blue Marlin fishing in Carteret County varies moderately throughout the year. High season is June to August. Low season is January to March and November to December. There is no closed season.
Carteret County Blue Marlin Fishing Charters
The best out of 43 charter fishing deals in Carteret County - enter dates to check availability
Top Blue Marlin Fishing in Carteret County
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Atlantic Beach
Gulf Stream Trip – Offshore
+8
An entire day of fishing or family fun, generally offshore trolling for Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, as well as Billfish, and many more. You can also go bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, among others. Would not recommend for youngsters. The captain and the mate will work hard to put you on fish, for their efforts, a 20% tip at the end of the trip is customary.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,900
Atlantic Beach
Gulf Stream 11 Hour Trip
+8
This trip will take you up to 60 miles offshore on the Gulf Stream, where you will find some of the bluest and richest waters on the East Coast, and encounter some of the biggest, strongest, and best eating game fish in the ocean - you never know what you might battle in the Gulf Stream! This is a long all day hardcore trip for the serious fisherman. Targeted species include Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, King Mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper, Triggerfish, Snapper.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $2,200
Ocracoke
Full Day Trip – Offshore
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.
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800
Beaufort
Extended Day Offshore
+3
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Beaufort Charters, fishing the deep blue waters offshore for an all-star cast of pelagic predators, including Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna. Add a who’s who of reef species to the menu,
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,800
Atlantic Beach
11 Hour Trip – Offshore
+1
For everyone willing to go one step further, the crew recommends 11-hour offshore trips. They are available every day, targeting Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, White Marlin, Blue Marlin, and more. These charters leave the dock at 5:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Don't forget to bring snacks and drinks. Due to the fluctuating fuel prices, this trip may be subject to a fuel surcharge when fuel prices exceed $4.50 per gallon.
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,300
Morehead City
Full Day – Bluewater Gulf Stream
+7
This is for the serious anglers out there! You'll go up to 60 miles out and target all the pelagics! Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Mahi just to name a few. Also drop to the bottom for Triggerfish, snapper and more. Make sure to bring your food and drinks.
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,550
Morehead City
Full Day Trip – Gulfstream
+4
An entire day of fishing or family fun, generally offshore as far as 60 miles trolling for Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, as well as Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and many more. You can also go bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, and Triggerfish, among others. Not recommended for youngsters unless they have been on a shorter trip already! The captain and the mate will try hard to put you on fish and for their efforts, there is a customary 20% tip at the end of the trip.
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,500
Morehead City
6HR Nearshore Trip (AM)
On our 6HR Nearshore Trip we will be targeting the following species, dolphin (mahi mahi), Spanish Mackerel, Blue Fish, Bonito, King Mackerel, and we may do some bottom fishing for the following species, Ring Tail, Grunt, Red Drum, Black Sea Bass. Please make sure to bring all of your personal items you may want on the boat. If you have a child that is younger than 13 please provide them with a life jacket.
Price for up to 4 people
US $650
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What anglers said about Blue Marlin Fishing in Carteret County
Patrick T.
Reviewed 11 Hour Trip – Gulfstream Adventure
Amazing boat, captain and first mate. If you're fishing Hatteras island Longer Days is the boat for you.
5/5
Captain Tom and Hunter did an amazing job showing us the techniques putting us on fish all day. We caught the only blue marlin on Hatteras island that day (200lb blue marlin) and a whole freezer of dolphin (mahi mahi). Our family would definitely recommend fishing with the Longer Days crew!
Nathaniel S.
Reviewed Full Day Gulfstream fishing
Offshore with Shaun
5/5
We had a great experience with Cap. Dunn. He was pretty certain it was going to be slow and gave us multiple options to start the day. We decided to stick with our first option and he did all he could to put us on the fish. For as slow as it was we didn't come back empty handed and had a great experience including our first blue marlin hook up!! Will certainly will be booking again!!
Craig R.
Reviewed Full Day Trip – Offshore
Offshore trip on the Gecko
5/5
There is no guarantee of what one will catch, but this was a perfect trip. Great captain and the mate, Daniel O'Neal was very helpful to the 2/3 of the party who had never been offshore before. We got lots of meet- bailing dolphin and best of all, the captain got me on my first blue marlin and Daniel help me get him to the boat!. Estimated 300#!
Robert M.
Reviewed Offshore Trip
Hard working, friendly, & professional crew
5/5
Captain Barker & first mate Josh made our day on the ocean enjoyable & successful. We caught our limit, the boat was clean & well maintained, and both crew were friendly & informative. Time & money well spent!
Ryan H.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
Tombstone Charters
5/5
Booked morning near shore trip 8/13/25. Boat was easy to find. Capt and mate super great guys easy to get along with and got us on some fish. Took all of our kids (family of 6) and had a good time. Definitely recommend these guys to anyone
