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Hatteras, North Carolina
Inshore Fishing Charters in Hatteras
15 inshore guides in Hatteras Village, Buxton and Avon 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
Hatteras 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.
Adventure
Hatteras
Targets: Redfish, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Shark
Black Pearl Fishing
Hatteras Harbor Marina, 58058 NC-12
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout, Weakfish, Flounder, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, False albacore
Fingeance
Frisco
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Cobia, Flounder, Bluefish, Tarpon, Shark
Got-Em Charters
Teach's Lair Marina, 58646 NC Hwy 12
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Tarpon, Striped bass, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, False albacore
Hatterascal Charters
Teach's Lair Marina, 58646 NC Hwy 12
Targets: Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Redfish, Cobia
The Hook Up Charter
Hatteras Harbor Marina
Targets: Redfish, Flounder
Island Time Charters
Hatteras
Targets: Redfish, Cobia, Flounder, Speckled trout, Bluefish
Open Waters Sportfishing
Teach's Lair Marina, Hatteras
Targets: Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Shark, Sailfish
Relentless Sportfishing
Hatteras
Targets: Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout
Reliance Charters
Hatteras Harbor Marina, 58058 NC-12
Sea Angel Charters
Hatteras Landing Marina, 58848 Marina Way
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Marlin, Sailfish, Redfish
Sea Dream
Hatteras Landing Marina, 58848 Marina Way
Targets: Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Spanish mackerel
Sound Bound
Hatteras
Targets: Redfish, Cobia, Flounder, Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Marlin
Speck-Tackler Inshore Charters
Teach's Lair Marina, 58646 NC Hwy 12
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish, Weakfish, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, Flounder
Sundown Fishing
Hatteras Harbor Marina
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin, Mahi-mahi
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 25 operators: Hatteras fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Hatteras 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: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 2.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout, Flounder, Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Shark.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 3 of 15 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Hatteras 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 Hatteras
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) | $600 | $500 – $800 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,600 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Hatteras: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Hatteras?
Among 5 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $500 to $800), and the median full day is $1,200. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Hatteras?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout, Flounder, Bluefish. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Hatteras?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Hatteras also runs offshore trips: 17 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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