Outer Banks Head Boats

Outer Banks head boat fishing is one of the most economical, family-friendly ways to enjoy a fishing experience. The term head boat means that each passenger pays a fee, per head, to go along on the trip. The Outer Banks head boats are large, stable and comfortable, and they have a high angler capacity, so you can fish with as many friends and family members as you like. Outer Banks head boat fishing is fishing at its easiest and is appropriate for all ages and abilities. One reason Outer Banks head boats are so good for young anglers is that the trips are half day — just the right amount of time for young attention spans. Another good thing is that all bait, tackle, instruction and fishing licenses are provided, as are the services of a knowledgeable fishing mate. This takes the stress out of planning a fishing trip and makes it very fun for everyone, including the adults.

Head Boat Fishing, Outer Banks Style

Most Outer Banks head boats ply the sound waters for bluefish, croaker, flounder, spot, sea mullet, sea bass, puppy drum, trout and more. A couple of the head boats offer offshore game fishing and wreck fishing trips as well. When you get back to the dock, you can have your fish cleaned and bagged to take home and cook yourself. Many of the head boats offer sightseeing trips as well. If you don’t want to fish, you can enjoy a casual sunset cruise.

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 Head Boats
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 Head Boats
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

Miss Oregon Inlet II Head Boat

Outer Banks Head Boats
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

Pirate's Cove Yacht Club & Marina

Outer Banks Head Boats
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

Wanchese Marina

Outer Banks Head Boats
4457 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese
(252) 473-3247

Big things are happening at Wanchese Marina, located in the heart of Wanchese. New owners totally revamped and added to the restaurant, marina, fleet and...read more

Big things are happening at Wanchese Marina, located in the heart of Wanchese. New owners...read more

Miss Hatteras, a 75-foot head boat, makes daily trips in season to the fishing grounds, with individuals paying a per-person fee to go along. All...read more

Dock, fish, dine and unwind at Oden's Dock in Hatteras village. This full-service marina books half-day inshore and nearshore charters and full-day offshore...read more