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Banks is known as "The Billfish Capital of the World," and for good reason. Hundreds of blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish are caught and released in our waters every year. The billfish season is long, with the peak for blue marlin in June and white marlin and sailfish most plentiful in August and September. All are caught consistently from late spring to early fall. In order to preserve the species, most billfish are tagged and released so they can continue to reproduce. Another big draw are yellowfin tuna which are caught year-round.




Visit our What's Hot and When section to see a listing of the fish, anglers can expect to catch and the best time to catch them.


A-Salt Weapon Sport Fishing Charters

You may have seen us on ESPN and VERSUS now fish with us! A-Salt Weapon is a 54 ft Paul Mann that was totally redone in 2007. With over 20 years experience Capt. Dennis will put you on the fish. Whether your an expert angler or a 1st time we are here to make it a great fishing experience.

Capt. Dennis, Pirates Cove Fishing Center, Manteo
(252) 475-4088 or (252) 473-1400
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Albatross Fleet

North Carolina's pioneer offshore charter fishing fleet founded in 1937. Located in the heart of Hatteras Village, three custom built boats of local design, offer offshore gulfstream and inshore 1/2 day fishing charters. The original Albatross also provides a 1.5 hour Salt Marsh Tour for $20 per person.

Hatteras
(252) 986-2515
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Beach Bum Fishing

Specializing in light tackle live bait and casting trips. Full and half day trips / 7 days a week.

1816 Seminole Road, Kill Devil Hills
(252) 449-0232
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BI-OP-SEA Charters

Offshore Charter Fishing.

Manteo
(252) 202-5423
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Bite Me Sportfishing

Home of Year Round World Class Sport Fishing aboard a beautiful 51 foot Carolina Sportfisherman with Heat and Air Conditioning she will get you to and from the fishing in comfort and style. Bite Me is equipped with the finest tackle available featuring Shimano Tiagra, and Penn International reels on custom rods from light tackle to 130. Captain Jay and the Bite Me are ready for experienced anglers or the first time family trip, Kids certainly welcome.

Hatteras
(252) 995-3035, (800) 676-4939
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Blue Devil Charters

Gulf Stream fishing for tuna, dolphin, wahoo and whatever bites.

(252) 473-3898
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Broad Creek Fishing Center & Marina

Charter Boats, Ships Store, Complete Marina Facilities, Dry Stack.

Seafood Industrial Park, Wanchese
(252) 473-9991 or (252) 473-4282 (Ships Store); (252) 473-5344 (Dry Stack)
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Captain Duke Fishing Charters

Contact Captain Duke Spencer.

(252) 473-5710
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Captain Mike's "Fish On!!" Charters

Contact Captain Mike Muse.

(800) 736-8947, (252) 475-3926
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Captain Rudy Gray and The Hook Up Charter

The Hook Up Charter is a full service charter that launches out of Hatteras Harbor Marina. Captain Rudy Gray offers light tackle fishing in the waters of Hatteras North Carolina. Captain Rudy offers non-fishing trips such as Dolphin watching or clamming in the Pamlico Sound. Let Captain Rudy take you and your family out for a memorable day on the water.

(252) 987-2495 or (252) 475-4576
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Charter boat "Osprey"

Gulf Stream sportfishing for tuna, wahoo, dolphin, marlin, sailfish and bottom fish. 50' Ricky Scarborough boat, all bait & tackle furnished. Maximum of 6 people. Rockfish trips in the winter time (December - February).

(252) 473-5280
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Country Girl Charters

Gulf Stream Charters and Off-Shore Wreckfishing. Wreckfishing - black seabass, trigger fish, grouper, gray tile fish and dolphin. Gulfstream - tuna, dolphin, marlin, sailfish, wahoo. Private charters available.

(252) 473-5577
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Custom Sound Charters

Contact Captain Rick Caton.

(252) 473-1209
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Doghouse Sportfishing

Contact Captain Britton Shackelford.

(252) 475-1723
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Dream Girl

Dream Girl Charters sails out of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, home of the busiest and best fishing on the east coast. We offer a fast & comfortable fishing boat to the gulfstream with the best crew anywhere.
We hope to give you an exciting fishing experience unequaled anywhere.

(252) 473-5157 or (252) 305-8607 (Capt. Billy Baum Owner, Retired)
(252) 473-2651 or (252) 255-8037 (Capt. Jason Snead)
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End of the Line SportsfishingEnd of the Line Sportsfishing

Inshore and nearshore light tackle fishing.

(252) 256-1763
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Fine Line Charters

½ and full day trips, 40ft custom Carolina, all ages welcome.

(252) 305-2683


Fin Galley Charters

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 473-3017
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Fin Quest Charters

Year round sportfishing charters from Hatteras Village. Full day offshore $1050, half day inshore $500. Contact Captain Don Sauer.

Hatteras Village
(252) 986-1195
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Fin 'n Feather Waterside Inn Fishing Charters

Waterfront, Manteo/Nags Head Causeway
(888) 441-5353, (252) 441-5353
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Fin-Nagle Fishing Charters

Nags Head
(252) 441-2639
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Fish "N" Fitz Charters

All about fishing inshore, offshore, 1/2 day, 3/4 day, Fall day and deep sea fishing. All rod and tackle provided, all you need is food and drinks. Fun for all ages. Fun for all we have. A/C and heated boats.

Wanchese
(252) 202-2089
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Full Moon Charters

Inshore and sound light tackle fishing. Kids and families welcome. Half-day and full day trips. Captain Clarence Munden.

Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-8035
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Gal-O-Mine Charters

47 foot Carolina hull, 800 hp. Family owned business. 1/2 day, all day and wreck fishing. All children welcome.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 441-6301, (252) 216-8197 or (800) 272-7385
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Godspeed Charters

Captain David Wilson would like to invite you to join him on a gulf stream adventure aboard the "Godspeed". The 57' "Godspeed" was built locally in 2004. She is big and comfortable, and equipped with the finest in equipment. Growing up around the docks of Hatteras village each summer, and working on his father's charter boat since he was a kid himself, Captain David enjoys introducing children and families to the sport of offshore fishing. The "Godspeed" fishes year-round out of Hatteras Harbor Marina, in Hatteras village. Please visit their website for more information.

Hatteras
(252) 995-3311
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Good Times Sportfishing

Contact Captain Andy Piland.

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Got-em Inshore Charters

Contact Captain Jerry Teel.

(252) 995-3707
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Hoo Dini Sportfishing Charters

Hoo Dini is a 50' Custom Carolina charter boat. The boat is air-conditioned, and features top of the line tackle. Captain Pat Hamby has over 20 years experience fishing the Gulf Stream waters off the Outer Banks. Hoo Dini offers full-day offshore fishing trips for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, sailfish and marlin.

Broad Creek Marina, Wanchese
(252) 256-1137
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Hera Sportfishing Charters

Thicket Lump Marina
(252) 473-4500


Ken Dempsey Guide Services

Ken Dempsey Guide Service ia a full time professional outfitter with over 16 years in the business. We offer light tackle fishing and waterfowl hunting on the Pamlico Sound. Captain Ken is a native North Carolinian and bases his operation out of Hatteras, NC.

(252) 986-2102
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Marauder Sportfishing Charters

Inshore/Nearshore charter fishing for Cobia, Red Drum, Amberjack, Blues, Sharks and more. Great for the whole family, children are welcome. Half & Full Day trips, custom trips available. Winter Trophy Striper Fishing at its best, November - February.

(252) 202-3396
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Nags Head Guide Service

Light Tackle, Extreme Fishing. Contact Captain David Dudley.

(252) 475-1555
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Native Son Sportfishing Charters

The Native Son is a 48 ft. custom locally built carolina boat. She has a roomy air conditioned cabin and superb tackle and electronics as well as a very experience polite crew.

Hatteras
(252) 216-5565
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Outer Banks Fishing Charters

We offer 1/2, 3/4 and full day inshore and sound trips year round. Fun for everyone in the family. Enjoy light tackle fishing on the Outer Banks. Evening trips during the summer. Call Captain Tim.

(252) 256-2047
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Outer Banks Kiting

Kiteboarding lessons, charters, camps, wakeboarding and sunset cruises.

(252) 305-6839
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Outer Banks Waterfowl and Fishing Guide Service

Offers soundside and inshore fishing charters with Captain Vic Berg.

(252) 261-7842
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Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.

(252) 261-7842
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Overdrawn Charters

Overdrawn Charters provides quality coastal inshore and sound saltwater fishing to residents and tourists of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

138 Brakewood Drive, Manteo
(252) 202-4623
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Phideaux Fishing

Sport fishing charter boat, fishes year-round. 52' long boat, family owned and operated. Crew has 32 years experience fishing in Dare County. Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Marlin. All day or 1/2 day trips.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 473-2901
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Pirates Cove Marina Pirate's Cove Marina

Pirates Cove Yacht Club & Marina welcomes you and your family aboard! Our experienced and friendly charter fleet provides World Class Fishing at its Finest! Visit the Ship’s Store at Pirates Cove Yacht Club & Marina to book your fishing trip today or give us a call. The Ship’s Store is also stocked with food, drinks, great gifts, clothing, souvenirs, toys, and tackle. Open 7 days a week!
Manteo/Nags Head Causeway

(252) 473-3906 or (800) 367-4728
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Poacher Sportfishing

Contact Captain Devin Cage.

(252) 473-6108
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Point Runner Charters

Offshore fishing. 60' boat with twin engines. Heat and air conditioning. Docked at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Captain Danny Wadsworth. Visit our website for daily fishing reports.

(252) 473-3773
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Premium Life Charters

Come experience fishing the old fashioned way. Aboard the 31' Premium Life, you will have an eco-encounter in the waters of the Roanoke Sound the way watermen have provided for their families for generations. In addition to shrimp, crabs and fish, our catch has included unusual species such as sea horses, maybe yours will too. Whatever keepers the boat catches, you get to keep and share with your family. Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and food and we will provide everything you need for an unique catch supply like none you've had before. Come let our captain teach you and your family about the estuarine heritage that our sound holds, but few visitors get to experience. Take a half day, whole day, evening cruise or go with us just to watch the dolphins play.

877-240-CRAB (2722)
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Rebait Charters

Contact Captain Harry Baum Jr.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 441-9785
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Rigged Up Charters

Rigged Up Sportfishing Charters on North Carolina's beautiful Outer Banks. Charles Haywood and Graham Alexander are here to help you make the most of your fishing experiences while on the Outer Banks.

(252) 473-1514
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Runaway Sportfishing

Contact Captain John Olney.

(252) 475-0999
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Sea Era Charters

42 foot charter boat designed and constructed by Captain Dean Johnson in 2008. He operates the boat out of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Dean began his fishing career in 1969 and has been a licensed captain since 1977. He takes out near shore fishing trips for half day or full day. Come experience a great day of fishing on North Carolina's pristine Outer Banks - a fishing paradise - one that you're not likely to ever forget.

(252) 473-2675
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Sea Creature Sportfishing

Fishing from Hatteras year round. Our 58ft Carolina built boat has all the comforts of home. Young, old, experienced or novice it does not matter. We are here to make your fishing a memorable experience.

(252) 995-4832, (252) 996-0276 cell
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Sea Hunter Charters

Contact Captain Vernon Barrington.

(252) 473-3236
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Sea Note Charters

Come enjoy an exciting day fishing. Charters to the Gulf Stream with Captain Benjie Stansky aboard the Sea Note, the top North Carolina sport fishing charter boat.

(800) 272-5199 or (252) 441-3927
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Seaducer Sportfishing Charters

Specializing in offshore, gulfstream fishing off the North Carolina coast. Our goal each day on the blue water is to make your fishing dreams come true! We take the time to get to know our customers so we can tailor our day to your desires, such as a family fun trip, meat fishing, marlin trip, light tackle, etc. On any given day Seaducer may bring abundant catches of tuna, dolphin, wahoo, marlin or sailfish. We are experienced in all offshore fishing techniques: trolling, chucking, kite fishing, green stick, bottom fishing, etc. We are based out of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, the Billfish Capital of the World, where the blue water of the Gulfstream current meets the green water of the Labrador current, producing the best sportfishing on the east coast. Give us a call so we can make your fishing dreams come true!

(252) 449-2195
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Sea Hunter Charters

Contact Captain Vernon Barrington.

(252) 473-3236
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Sharky's Bait, Tackle and Fishing Charters

Sharky's Bait Tackle and Charters is located at Barrier Island Station, in the village of Duck. One stop for all your fishing needs! We offer rod & reel rentals, surf fishing clinics, North Carolina fishing licenses, and can book you on the widest variety of fishing charters available. We have boats that specialize in everything from sound fishing (for the family with young children), to offshore adventures for tuna and marlin. In addition to fishing gear, we have beach supplies, sunglasses, and some sharp looking shirts & caps. Sharky's is owned and operated by charter fishing professionals, with years of experience in making vacation memories. Stop in to see us. We are across the road from the Sunset Grille, in Duck - OR - give us a call for the latest fishing report or to book your own adventure.

1245 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, Barrier Island Station
(252) 255-BAIT (2248)
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Smoker Sportfishing

Charter boat captained by Brynner Parks out of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

252-473-1934 or 252-473-0275
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Stolat Fishing ChartersStolat Fishing Charters

Fishing for all species from Tuna and Marlin in the Gulfstream to the many varieties of fish found in our Inshore waters. Wreck Fishing is our specialty. Clean, fast and comfortable boat with A/C and Heat. Beginners and small children welcome.

(252) 256-2108
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Sushi Sportfishing, Inc.

Sportfishing charters to suit all ages and family groups. Modern equipment and USCG licensed. Contact Captain Charley Pereira.

(252) 216-6291
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Trophy Hunter Charters

Contact Captain Kenneth Brown.

(252) 473-9892
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Tuna Duck Sportfishing

Contact Captain Jerry Shepherd.

(772) 219-9592
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Tuna Fever Charters

Offshore Gulfstream sport fishing. Tuna, dolphin, marlin all aboard a comfortable 57 foot custom carolina boat. Up to 6 anglers from Oregon Inlet fishing center daily.

(800) 272-5199 or (252) 473-1097
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Wave Runner Sport Fishing Charters

Offshore Charter Boat. 55 ft. Carolina Custom. A/C & Heat. Makeup trips available.

Wanchese
(252) 216-8350
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West Wind Fishing Charters

Contact Captain Olan West.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 423-1162
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