Outer Banks Fishing Charters

Outer Banks charter fishing is the big-time offshore fishing this area is known for. Charter fishing on the Outer Banks means heading out to sea to the Gulf Stream, where giant species of fish like billfish, tuna and dolphin lurk. Fishing charter boats are big business on the Outer Banks. It’s common to round up a crew of six or so willing participants can split the cost of a trip.

Because the journey to the Gulf Stream is an hour or more, offshore charters last a full day, starting at around 5 a.m. All you need to bring is food, drinks, sunscreen and seasickness remedies; the captain and mate supply everything else and offer any instruction you need. You can book an offshore charter through one of the local marinas (see the list below). Boats used for Outer Banks charter fishing are located close to the inlets for easy access to the ocean (note that since there are no inlets on the northern Outer Banks there are no Outer Banks charter fishing boats there either). Fish-cleaning services are offered at each marina.

Capt. Marty's Outer Banks Fishing Reports

 

Outer Banks Fishing Charters: Head Boat Fishing

This is a great way to fish if you’re new to Outer Banks fishing charters, if you don’t have all the tackle you need or if you just want an easy day on the water. If you really want to increase your odds of time in the fighting chair, it pays to hire a guide. Outer Banks fishing head boats are large boats that take out a lot of people at once, and they provide all the bait and tackle, plus a helpful mate. Head boats take passengers on bottom-fishing trips either in the sound or in the near-shore ocean waters and wrecks off the shore of the Outer Banks. Head boats are great for kids because there are restrooms and snacks onboard, and they offer half-day trips. Look for the local fishing head boats in the list of boats below.

Outer Banks Fishing Marinas

Northern

OBX Marina
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
Pirates Cove Marina
Shallowbag Bay Club Marina
Thicket Lump Marina
Wanchese Marina

Hatteras

Albatross Fleet Marina
Hatteras Harbor Marina
Hatteras Landing Marina
Oden's Dock
Public & Private Docks
Teach's Lair Marina
Village Marina

Ocracoke

Anchorage Marina
Berkley Marina



 

 

Pirate's Cove Yacht Club & Marina

2000 Sailfish Drive, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Manteo
(252) 473-3906
Pirate's Cove Yacht Club & Marina

Country Girl Charters

1 Sailfish Drive, Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo
(252) 473-5577

As one of the few boats in the Oregon Inlet fishing fleet that is licensed to carry more than six anglers, the 57-foot Country Girl can be...read more

As one of the few boats in the Oregon Inlet fishing fleet that is licensed...read more

Crystal Dawn Head Boat

2000 Sailfish Drive, Docks at Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo
(252) 473-5577

Looking to get out on the water? Crystal Dawn, docked at Pirate's Cove Marina on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, is a comfortable, 65-foot, double-...read more

Looking to get out on the water? Crystal Dawn, docked at Pirate's Cove Marina on...read more

Wanchese Marina

4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese
(252) 473-3247
Wanchese Marina

Phideaux Sportfishing

4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese Marina, Wanchese
(252) 473-8051

The Phideaux is a 52-foot custom Carolina, Scarborough-built fishing vessel that’s family-owned and operated year-round. Captain Jamie Reibel and...read more

The Phideaux is a 52-foot custom Carolina, Scarborough-built fishing vessel that’s family-owned and operated year-round. Captain Jamie...read more

Anchorage Marina

180 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-6661

Gecko Sportfishing

Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
205 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 921-0095

For a great, affordable day on the water for up to six anglers of any experience, including families with kids, a trip on the Gecko...read more

For a great, affordable day on the water for up to six anglers of any...read more

Berkley Marina

20 Berkley Club Road, Ocracoke
(252) 368-8283

Fish Ocracoke

Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
20 Berkley Club Road, Ocracoke
(252) 368-8283

For anglers of any skill level or anyone interested in spending time on the water, Fish Ocracoke takes them to the destination of their choice with maximum...read more

For anglers of any skill level or anyone interested in spending time on the water,...read more

Hatteras Harbor Marina

58058 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2166

Bite Me Sportfishing Charters

58058 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Harbor Marina, Hatteras Village
(252) 996-0295

Bite Me Sportfishing Charters offers full-day offshore charters on a 51-foot Carolina sportfisherman that was built locally in Manteo. The boat is...read more

Bite Me Sportfishing Charters offers full-day offshore charters on a 51-foot Carolina sportfisherman that was built...read more

Tuna Duck Charters

58058 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Harbor Marina, Hatteras village
(252) 216-6160

The 50' custom-built Tuna Duck operates out of Hatteras Harbor Marina in Hatteras Village, meaning you're just a short run to the famous deep-sea...read more

The 50' custom-built Tuna Duck operates out of Hatteras Harbor Marina in Hatteras Village, meaning...read more

Oden’s Dock

57878 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2555

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

8770 Oregon Inlet Road, off N.C. Highway 12, Nags Head
(252) 441-6301

Miss Oregon Inlet II Head Boat

8770 Oregon Inlet Road, just off N.C. Highway 12, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Nags Head
(252) 251-4314
Reservations
(877) 359-8447

Looking to get out of the house and on the water? Take a fishing trip on the Miss Oregon Inlet II head boat. With the shortest drive time to...read more

Looking to get out of the house and on the water? Take a fishing trip...read more

Shallowbag Bay Marina

1100-B South Bay Club Drive, Manteo
(252) 305-8726

C-Legs Sportfishing

1100-B South Bay Club Drive, Manteo
(757) 567-2468

Capt. John Abel is one of those people who lives to fish. He has fished all over the world, from the African coast to the Alaskan seas, and now shares his...read more

Capt. John Abel is one of those people who lives to fish. He has fished...read more

Risky Business Shrimping & Crabbing Charters

1100 S. Bay Club Drive, Manteo
(252) 473-1475

Docked at Shallowbag Bay Marina in Manteo, Risky Business offers inshore shrimping and crabbing charters in the Roanoke and Croatan sounds. This is...read more

Docked at Shallowbag Bay Marina in Manteo, Risky Business offers inshore shrimping and crabbing charters in...read more

Village Marina

57980 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2522