What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Hatteras, North Carolina for the first time?

I would suggest that you hire a local guide. It will save you time and the headaches of trying to find the best spots to catch fish.

JT and Josh were amazing! His knowledge and professionalism are second to none. Thanks so much for an amazing trip!

Great fishing in the sound for speckled trout and blue fish! Caught plenty of fish in the early morning.

Sunscreen! I remembered to bring it but somehow forgot to put it on… which is the most important step.

I think that timing is everything. We may have not had the best timing. But there were still fish to be had. And we got some.

Book with the boat Bonehead the captain is definitely experienced and knows the water we were right on the fish right out of the slip !

Only rating it this because when we got back to the docks, three other charters were coming in with 50 lbs of the fish we wanted to target.

Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, and waters!! If you don't see the fish right away, be patient - it is well worth the wait!

Make sure to listen to your Captian. They have your best interest and safety top of mind. Sea sickness is no joke!

May can be a hard month, weather wise. If Mother Nature allows, then you should put some fish in the box.

We are a family of fishing novices. We have young children 11,11,& 12 and we caught a bunch of fish. My kids had a blast. I highly recommend Cait. Johnny!

Dress warm and wear semi water proof gear. Have the fish cleaning service filet your catch. Bring extra coolers to take your catch home.

I would recommend you try a little of every thing. Inshore fishing was great and offshore was great!

Stay in the Hatteras Island inn. It’s real close to most of the marinas and is a quality hotel that was all enjoyed.

The 2 hours was perfect as we're not fishermen. Bring a beverage, a hat and sunglasses. Prepare to have fun and great conversation!

You can’t predict the weather (try). It was super easy to book a day in advance. It’s hot though a 630am 4hr charter was perfect weather even on a steamy day.

Just go! Anybody can have a good time. Water can be rough at the inlet, so be prepared if you get motion sickness.

Bring lots of water and sunscreen or a full sleeve lightweight shirt with a hood. Wet down that shirt with fresh water when it gets hot out. Drink more water, like a gallon per person..

The weather dictates alot of fishing here ,but the captains here go above and beyond to find the fish for you.

Try to get you fishing trip earlier in the season, May or June would be best I think, the offshore fish are more active at that time.

Be ready to reel in from deep water bottoms or long distance. Wear a hat, bring a washcloth or neck cloth to wet in cooler and wipe sweaty face and cool your neck.

Reach out to the captain early when planning what time of year to book, to see what fish to honestly expect during that season.

Make sure you bring plenty of drinks and snacks as it is hot and you are in the sun. Sunglasses and sunscreen is also a must. Check out Finn Charters!

Search the Internet for the best times to catch the fish you're targeting in the area you're in. I would recommend offshore vice near shore and ocean side versus sound side.

Find a good boat if your going offshore. They will take care of everything and have you on the fish. June is a good month for Mahi, wahoo, triggerfish and blue runners.

the bite was good for Mahi and Tuna. We had a blast and will be back in June. Captain Tom and Hunter were awesome and the best people we have ever fished with. Hard working and fun to be with.

Hire Captain Jeff with Island Saltwater Adventures. He caters to newbies and is extremely knowledgeable.

July isn't the best fishing month but it was when we were invited to visit our children. We were happy to catch puppy drum and enjoyed being on the water.

I'd recommend booking with an experienced captain as the conditions are constantly changing in the area. Getting some first hand knowledge will help us greatly on future outings.

we went fishing after a big and long storm. The fishing was not good that day and it was in the afternoon. But we got to go out to the ocean and see some sites.