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
Way down on the south end of Wanchese in a beautiful location that's only 5 miles from Oregon Inlet via water, Thicket Lump Marina sells gas and diesel fuel...read more
There’s no question that Ocracoke is an angler’s paradise. When you’re ready to sink a line, head here for a complete line of bait and tackle for inshore,...read more
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 folks at Village Marina call this the “best little dink marina anywhere.” Small as it is, Village Marina offers slip rentals with water and electric...read more
The Wanchese Boat Ramp is small, offering a single launching lane, small courtesy docks and limited parking across the street. Look for it amidst the fish...read more
Wanchese Trawl & Supply provides marine and fishing equipment to fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. Just about everything a commercial fisherman needs...read more
Beneath the Washington Baum Bridge on the Manteo side of the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has a extensive public dock that...read more
Whalebone Tackle, located on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, has been serving Outer Banks anglers since 1977. Stop in and take advantage of their laid back,...read more
