License Information
A license is required to fish on the Outer Banks. Children under 16 are exempt. The license is available from Division of Marine Fisheries offices, Wildlife Resources Commission license agents (which include bait & tackle shops), online at ncwildlife.org, or by calling toll free (888) 248-6834. An individual does not need a license for charter boat and pier fishing, as they are covered by a blanket license. For further details or a list of shops that sell the license, please visit ncwildlife.org, ncdmf.net, or outerbanks.org

Anglers should also be aware of current fisheries regulations including size and bag limits of species caught. For details about the citation program and/or current fisheries regulations, visit any Outer Banks bait and tackle shop or pier or call the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries at 800-682-2632 (North Carolina only) or visit www.ncfisheries.net.

Annual License
State Residents, age 16 or older - $15
Non-residents, age 16 or older - $30

10-day License
State Residents, age 16 or older - $5
Non-residents, age 16 or older - $10