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June
There’s no doubt that peak season is upon the Sound, as the bay is crowded with boats. With plenty of fish to go round, there’s no need to worry, and you can even catch a glimpse of a Marlin offshore. 

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What anglers said about fishing in Albemarle Sound

We've fished with Capt Bud of Mott Ridge Charters for 4 years now. Every trip has been great even in tough fishing conditions. Great boat and Capt Bud knows where the fish are. Friendly and personable, he will see to it that your trip is a success. 5 stars isn't enough. Looking forward to 2026
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We've fished with Capt Bud of Mott Ridge Charters for 4 years now. Every trip has been great even in tough fishing conditions. Great boat and Capt Bud knows where the fish are. Friendly and personable, he will see to it that your trip is a success. 5 stars isn't enough. Looking forward to 2026
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Weather factors in immensely. People will do what they can to get you on fish but ultimately the weather dictates all
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather factors in immensely. People will do what they can to get you on fish but ultimately the weather dictates all
Fish Advisor - Wanchese
Fish Advisor - Wanchese
Don’t give up on the fish… if u have a line in the water u have a chance regardless of the weather ??
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t give up on the fish… if u have a line in the water u have a chance regardless of the weather ??
Tail Chasers Obx
Tail Chasers Obx
Be patient, if you go with captain Bud with Mott Fishing Charter he will put you on fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient, if you go with captain Bud with Mott Fishing Charter he will put you on fish!
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Mott Ridge Charters – Manteo
Buddy as a captain and his crew help remind you why fishing is such a loved & cherished sport and hobby.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Buddy as a captain and his crew help remind you why fishing is such a loved & cherished sport and hobby.
Capt BC Sportfishing
Capt BC Sportfishing
For near shore fishing, this boat was ideal. Had an internal seating area to keep us out of the short rain storm we experienced at sea!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For near shore fishing, this boat was ideal. Had an internal seating area to keep us out of the short rain storm we experienced at sea!
Gal-O-Mine
Gal-O-Mine
Your targeted species might not be hitting on a given day so be prepared for the Captains to change to different species. We were going for Blues and Black Drum but ended up having to switch to Spanish Makerel.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Your targeted species might not be hitting on a given day so be prepared for the Captains to change to different species. We were going for Blues and Black Drum but ended up having to switch to Spanish Makerel.
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Reel Thang Charters OBX
I've done a couple of inshore trips and they've always been productive. Keep in mind that your captain can't control the fishing, some days are better than others. Also the weather plays a factor on what is bitting.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I've done a couple of inshore trips and they've always been productive. Keep in mind that your captain can't control the fishing, some days are better than others. Also the weather plays a factor on what is bitting.
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Great place to fish. Relatively close to the Oregon Inlet and the Salt Grit had no issues with wind, waves or other boats wake.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great place to fish. Relatively close to the Oregon Inlet and the Salt Grit had no issues with wind, waves or other boats wake.
Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz
Outer Banks Outdoors-Salt Grit – 37' Topaz
Captain and crew made it an enjoyable day. We caught fish and had a great. We would definitely recommend it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain and crew made it an enjoyable day. We caught fish and had a great. We would definitely recommend it.
Miss Banx
Miss Banx
Check that your expectations for fishing are suitable to the season and location. Boats from this area go to the sound or deep sea.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Check that your expectations for fishing are suitable to the season and location. Boats from this area go to the sound or deep sea.
Crystal Dawn Fishing and Cruises
Crystal Dawn Fishing and Cruises
Our families first trip it was great couldn’t be more happier it was a great time and experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our families first trip it was great couldn’t be more happier it was a great time and experience
Sea Hag Sportfishing
Sea Hag Sportfishing
My son and daughters first fishing trip. My daughter seemed to catch a fish every time she dropped her line. Capt. Brian snagged a huge catfish for my son to reel in. It was almost as big as he was. What an experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
My son and daughters first fishing trip. My daughter seemed to catch a fish every time she dropped her line. Capt. Brian snagged a huge catfish for my son to reel in. It was almost as big as he was. What an experience!
Split Shot Sound Charters
Split Shot Sound Charters
Fishing is generally great this time of year. We had less than ideal weather and high winds.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing is generally great this time of year. We had less than ideal weather and high winds.
Tail Chasers Obx
Tail Chasers Obx
Take cash. Remember to tip the mate - 20% is customary. Fish cleaning is available on site, but there may be a wait if other charters were successful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take cash. Remember to tip the mate - 20% is customary. Fish cleaning is available on site, but there may be a wait if other charters were successful.
Grandpa Charters – Shrimp & Crab
Grandpa Charters – Shrimp & Crab
Really important to check out conditions to make decisions on weather and wind which can change the movement of the fish. A good Captain like the one we had will find an alternative option. With bad weather it's hit or miss.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Really important to check out conditions to make decisions on weather and wind which can change the movement of the fish. A good Captain like the one we had will find an alternative option. With bad weather it's hit or miss.
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Reel Thang Charters OBX
Come with NO expectations. Come open minded and enjoy the experience. These guys want you to catch fish, that's a promise.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Come with NO expectations. Come open minded and enjoy the experience. These guys want you to catch fish, that's a promise.
Back N’ Black
Back N’ Black
Don’t book too far in advance because you might get unlucky with the weather.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t book too far in advance because you might get unlucky with the weather.
C-Therapy (42' Custom Carolina)
C-Therapy (42' Custom Carolina)
Windy conditions cut short our offshore fishing time and we had to recross the sand bar and finished fishing inshore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Windy conditions cut short our offshore fishing time and we had to recross the sand bar and finished fishing inshore.
Sea Hag Sportfishing
Sea Hag Sportfishing
Can be hit and miss for number of tuna each season but definitely worth trying if you want to try for big game.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Can be hit and miss for number of tuna each season but definitely worth trying if you want to try for big game.
Back N’ Black
Back N’ Black