The 10 BEST Fishing Charters in Outer Banks (Fall 2024) (2024)

Be open to catching what is biting. If searching for a particular species I would recommend starting with catching what is biting and then search for your particular species toward the end. Captain Charles knows the water and what is biting. Listen to him.

Be open to catching what is biting. If searching for a particular species I would recommend starting with catching what is biting and then search for your particular species toward the end. Captain Charles knows the water and what is biting. Listen to him.

Communicate with your captain and first mate to know what to expect. Captain Duke and his first mate, Dillon, were professional, knowledgeable, and knew what they were doing and communicated what was biting and how far off shore we would be. If you have any questions, just ask.

Communicate with your captain and first mate to know what to expect. Captain Duke and his first mate, Dillon, were professional, knowledgeable, and knew what they were doing and communicated what was biting and how far off shore we would be. If you have any questions, just ask.

If you’re prone to seasickness make sure you have something to take. My husband was nauseated most of the trip after we got out to the fishing grounds.

If you’re prone to seasickness make sure you have something to take. My husband was nauseated most of the trip after we got out to the fishing grounds.

I would suggest that you hire a local guide. It will save you time and the headaches of trying to find the best spots to catch fish.

I would suggest that you hire a local guide. It will save you time and the headaches of trying to find the best spots to catch fish.

Ribbon fish seem to be what most captains target right away. If you want to fish for other species, make the captain aware early on

Ribbon fish seem to be what most captains target right away. If you want to fish for other species, make the captain aware early on

This place is a hidden gem. We probably caught close to a dozen different species of fish and filled up an entire cooler of fresh fish. Had a blast. Even my 4 and 6 year old girls had a blast hanging out on the boat. Highly recommend checking Roman and Cedar Island out.

This place is a hidden gem. We probably caught close to a dozen different species of fish and filled up an entire cooler of fresh fish. Had a blast. Even my 4 and 6 year old girls had a blast hanging out on the boat. Highly recommend checking Roman and Cedar Island out.

Our trip was supposed to be near shore however because of high waves created by hurricane the fishing trip was in the sound. This was not an issue for us and we still had a great experience.

Our trip was supposed to be near shore however because of high waves created by hurricane the fishing trip was in the sound. This was not an issue for us and we still had a great experience.

Even though we had just had one hurricane go through the week before and had another coming towards us, we had a beautiful day with clear skies. The storms did affect the fish biting but Captain Randy made sure we kept moving until we all caught fish. We all had a wonderful time and the fish were delicious.

Even though we had just had one hurricane go through the week before and had another coming towards us, we had a beautiful day with clear skies. The storms did affect the fish biting but Captain Randy made sure we kept moving until we all caught fish. We all had a wonderful time and the fish were delicious.

Excellent! Mike was an amazing captain with knowledge of the area, patience, friendly, and his price was perfect for the experience

Excellent! Mike was an amazing captain with knowledge of the area, patience, friendly, and his price was perfect for the experience

Go with a big comfortable sport fisher instead of a smaller boat especially if you are bringing beginners or folks who are not familiar with or comfortable on the water.The Game Change is a first class vessel piloted by a first class skipper and crew.Our day was flat and sunny but this vessel can easily handle much more challenging conditions with ease if needed.

Go with a big comfortable sport fisher instead of a smaller boat especially if you are bringing beginners or folks who are not familiar with or comfortable on the water.The Game Change is a first class vessel piloted by a first class skipper and crew.Our day was flat and sunny but this vessel can easily handle much more challenging conditions with ease if needed.

JT and Josh were amazing!His knowledge and professionalism are second to none.Thanks so much for an amazing trip!

JT and Josh were amazing!His knowledge and professionalism are second to none.Thanks so much for an amazing trip!

These guys know what they are doing- we had 10 kids and they loved it and learned a lot. Cole ran all over the place and taught them well.

These guys know what they are doing- we had 10 kids and they loved it and learned a lot. Cole ran all over the place and taught them well.

This marina is easily accessible from obx, free parking for charter guests and a fishing cleaning station that will have your catch cut up and ready for your cooler quickly.

This marina is easily accessible from obx, free parking for charter guests and a fishing cleaning station that will have your catch cut up and ready for your cooler quickly.

Highly recommend a trip on the Flying Fish. Captain Hank will take good care of you!

Highly recommend a trip on the Flying Fish. Captain Hank will take good care of you!

Great fishing in the sound for speckled trout and blue fish! Caught plenty of fish in the early morning.

Great fishing in the sound for speckled trout and blue fish! Caught plenty of fish in the early morning.

Pick a medium size boat so you have lots of option including fishing inlets, ocean, and the sound.

Pick a medium size boat so you have lots of option including fishing inlets, ocean, and the sound.

Sunscreen! I remembered to bring it but somehow forgot to put it on… which is the most important step.

Sunscreen! I remembered to bring it but somehow forgot to put it on… which is the most important step.

Watch the weather . We had beautiful conditions in spite of the threat of rain.

Watch the weather . We had beautiful conditions in spite of the threat of rain.

I think that timing is everything. We may have not had the best timing. But there were still fish to be had. And we got some.

I think that timing is everything. We may have not had the best timing. But there were still fish to be had. And we got some.

It’s a good time some of the target species might not be running but put trust into your captain to get you on something, Also make sure you pack plenty of sunscreen and water!

It’s a good time some of the target species might not be running but put trust into your captain to get you on something, Also make sure you pack plenty of sunscreen and water!