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Inshore Fishing Charters in Morehead City
16 inshore guides in Morehead City, Beaufort and Atlantic Beach that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Morehead City inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Bill Collector Charters
Morehead City Town Docks, Slip 10 (591 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557)
Targets: Blue marlin, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Swordfish
Bounty Hunter Guide Service
1906 Paulette Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557 (mailing)
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Blacktip shark, Flounder, Striped bass, Sheepshead
Breakday Charters
Newport / Atlantic Beach
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, False albacore, Redfish
Cape Crusader Charters
Meets at Chasin' Tails Outdoors tackle shop, Atlantic Beach
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Striped bass, Black drum, Sheepshead, Flounder
Carolina Traditions Guide Co.
Beaufort, NC 28516
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Amberjack, False albacore
Due South Sport Fishing
605 Evans St., Morehead City, NC 28557
Emerald Isle Adventures
Emerald Isle Public Boat Launching Facility, 6800 Emerald Drive; or Dudley's Marina, 106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Black drum, Black sea bass, Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, Spanish mackerel
Family Time Fishing Charters
Atlantic Beach / Emerald Isle
Inshore Addiction Charters
106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC 28584
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Sheepshead
Liquid Fire Sportfishing
Swansboro / Beaufort
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, False albacore, Gag grouper, Black sea bass
Nanny's Revenge Fishing Charter
Portside Marina, 209 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Sailfish, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Grouper
On Point Fishing Charters
Emerald Isle / Swansboro
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Pelagic Sportfishing
212 Smith St., Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blue marlin, King mackerel, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Bluefish
Reel Faith Fishing Charters
611 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557
Targets: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Bluefish, False albacore, Flounder, Speckled trout
Salt Air Ventures
Atlantic Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Bluefish, False albacore, Redfish, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack, Vermilion snapper
Southern Tides Fishing Charters
Cedar Point
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 18 operators: Morehead City fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Morehead City at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 6; Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout, Flounder, Mahi-mahi, Cobia, Amberjack.
- In season in October: Redfish, Speckled trout, Mahi-mahi (see the Morehead City season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 5 of 16 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Morehead City fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Morehead City
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $500 | $400 – $650 | 4 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,187 | $850 – $1,300 | 4 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Morehead City: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Morehead City?
Among 4 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $500 (from $400 to $650), and the median full day is $1,187. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Morehead City?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout, Flounder, Mahi-mahi. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Morehead City?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Morehead City also runs offshore trips: 12 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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