Outer Banks Fishing

A whole other world opens up when you wet a fishing line on the Outer Banks. Time stands still as you wait and wait, hoping for a little tug on the end of your line. With a lot of patience and a little luck, you’ll encounter creatures that are both fascinating to look at and tasty to eat. Outer Banks fishing is some of the best in the world. Due to the islands’ location where the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream interplay, there’s a wide variety of fish to be caught here. Hundreds of offshore fishing boats leave the Outer Banks every day in the summer, and when the fish are biting in the off-season, to go after billfish, tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi and more. And because Outer Banks fishing is so good, getting to the fish is remarkably easy and convenient. Tackle shops are found in great abundance here and necessary stops before any Outer Banks fishing venture. The people who work in them are very cooperative and helpful. They'll get the novice angler outfitted, share where the fish are biting that day and happily share a finny tale or two.

Capt. Marty's Outer Banks Fishing Reports

Outer Banks Fishing Charters

If you don't have a boat or want to be guided by someone who knows the best spots on the Outer Banks to cast your line, check out the popular charter fishing trips. Offshore fishing to hunt for big game fish was born here, and the tradition continues in full today. Head boats, large fishing vessels that can hold lots of people and charge by the head, are great ways to experience Outer Banks fishing, especially if you're inexperienced or have a large group that wants to have a day or half-day on the water together. Head boats have mates that help you bait your hook and pull the fish in if you need such assistance. 

Additionally, Outer Banks fishing reports will keep you up to speed every day on what's biting and where. 

Outer Banks Fishing by Area

Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island

Outer Banks Fishing by Category

Country Girl Charters

Outer Banks Fishing
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

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

Looking to get out on the water? Docked at Pirate's Cove Marina on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, this comfortable, 65-foot, double-decker party boat /head...read more

Looking to get out on the water? Docked at Pirate's Cove Marina on the Nags...read more

Fishing Unlimited

Outer Banks Fishing
7665 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-5028

Fishing Unlimited has everything you need for a great fishing trip on the sound – boat rentals, rods and reel rentals, bait and tackle and ice. If you're...read more

Fishing Unlimited has everything you need for a great fishing trip on the sound –...read more

Hatteras Harbor Marina

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

Hatteras village is a renowned epicenter for world-class charter fishing, and this marina is the Hatteras homebase for all the fishing action. Situated...read more

Hatteras village is a renowned epicenter for world-class charter fishing, and this marina is the...read more

Jennette's Pier

Outer Banks Fishing
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16.5, Nags Head
(252) 255-1501

The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers a wide variety of fish to target while sightseers can watch...read more

The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers...read more

Miss Oregon Inlet II Head Boat

Outer Banks Fishing
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

OBX Bait and Tackle

Outer Banks Fishing
815 Ocean Trail, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
(252) 453-3339

OBX Bait and Tackle is an angler’s paradise. Conveniently located in Corolla’s Monteray Plaza to serve the northern beaches and beyond, OBX Bait and Tackle...read more

OBX Bait and Tackle is an angler’s paradise. Conveniently located in Corolla’s Monteray Plaza to...read more

OBX On The Fly

Outer Banks Fishing
107 Sir Walter Street, Suite 107, Manteo
(252) 473-1300

The Outer Banks' only fly-fishing shop is in downtown Manteo. OBX On The Fly is the fly-fishing hub of the Outer Banks, where you can purchase rods, reels,...read more

The Outer Banks' only fly-fishing shop is in downtown Manteo. OBX On The Fly is...read more

Oceans East Bait & Tackle

Outer Banks Fishing
7405 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head-Manteo Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-7413

Oceans East Bait & Tackle on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway has been in business for more than 40 years. With three locations along the East Coast, they...read more

Oceans East Bait & Tackle on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway has been in business for...read more

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

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

It's all about making fishing memories at this legendary Outer Banks marina. A fleet of 48 boats offers a variety of fishing excursions at Oregon...read more

It's all about making fishing memories at this legendary Outer Banks marina. A fleet of...read more

Pirate's Cove Yacht Club & Marina

Outer Banks Fishing
2000 Sailfish Drive, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Manteo
(252) 473-3906

Just about every afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m., a dozen or more sport fishing boats return from the Gulf Stream to the Pirate’s Cove Marina to unload their...read more

Just about every afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m., a dozen or more sport fishing...read more

Teach's Lair Marina

Outer Banks Fishing
58646 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2460

Teach’s Lair is a full-service marina offering both inshore and offshore fishing charters and specialty charters year round as well as fish-cleaning...read more

Teach’s Lair is a full-service marina offering both inshore and offshore fishing charters and specialty...read more