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Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City Fishing Charters

18 charter captains and guides fishing from Morehead City, Beaufort and Atlantic Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

18 captains and guides7 publish prices$500 typical half day
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Morehead City fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Bill Collector Charters

Morehead City Town Docks, Slip 10 (591 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557)

Capt. Stephen Draughon52 ft Jarrett Bay custom Carolina sportfisherman

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Blue marlin, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Swordfish

(252) 247-5617Website

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Bounty Hunter Guide Service

1906 Paulette Rd, Morehead City, NC 28557 (mailing)

Capt. Will22 ft Triton bay boatUp to 4 guests

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, Blacktip shark, Flounder, Striped bass, Sheepshead

Half Day (4 hours) $5003/4 Day (6 hours) $650Full Day (8 hours) $850
(919) 218-8451Website

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Emerald Isle Adventures

Emerald Isle Public Boat Launching Facility, 6800 Emerald Drive; or Dudley's Marina, 106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point

Capt. Roy Heverly2024 Rambo 27 ft, 300 hp YamahaUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: Redfish, Flounder, Black drum, Black sea bass, Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, Spanish mackerel

4 hours (up to 4) $6506 hours (up to 4) $9258 hours (up to 4) $1,225+2 more on their site
(910) 538-2749Website

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Liquid Fire Sportfishing

Swansboro / Beaufort

Capt. Josh Henderson

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, False albacore, Gag grouper, Black sea bass

Inshore 4 Hour $500Inshore 5 Hour $600Inshore 6 Hour $700+7 more on their site
(252) 723-1113Website

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Nanny's Revenge Fishing Charter

Portside Marina, 209 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557

Capt. Shane Gentry

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Sailfish, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Grouper

(910) 467-6901Website

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Reel Faith Fishing Charters

611 Evans St, Morehead City, NC 28557

Up to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Bluefish, False albacore, Flounder, Speckled trout

Nearshore 6 hour trip (up to 4) $900Nearshore 8 hour trip (up to 4) $1,150
(919) 369-6403Website

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Salt Air Ventures

Atlantic Beach

Miss E

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Bluefish, False albacore, Redfish, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack, Vermilion snapper

Half-day fishing charter (4 1/2 hrs) $5503/4 day fishing charter (7 hrs) $1,050Full day fishing charter (8 1/2-9 hrs) $1,400
(252) 725-1725Website

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Southern Tides Fishing Charters

Cedar Point

Capt. Gery Boucher; Capt. Jacob BoucherUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Inshore

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead

Half-Day Inshore Fishing Excursion, 4 hr (from) $4003/4 Day Inshore Fishing Excursion, 6 hr (from) $550
(910) 650-4654Website

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Capt. Stacy Fishing Center

416 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Headboat Capt. Stacy IV plus charter boats

OffshoreDeep seaParty boat

Targets: Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Black sea bass, Amberjack, Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel

Shark fishing private charter (group of 6, starting at) $450
(252) 726-4675Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Morehead City?

How the 18 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Spanish mackerel, Cobia.

Deep sea fishing in Morehead City: all 12 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

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.

Usually after: Redfish, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout.

Typical private half day: $500 (4 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Morehead City: all 16 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Black sea bass.

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Today on the water

Conditions in Morehead City right now

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Live from NOAA tide station 8656499, NOAA station 8656483, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Morehead City.

Full tide table and what is biting: Morehead City fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Morehead City

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$500$400 – $6504
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,187$850 – $1,3004

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Seasons

What is biting in Morehead City, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Southern flounder
Redfish
Speckled trout
False albacore
Striped bass
Mahi-mahi
Blue marlin

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: deq.nc.gov, crystalcoastnc.org, saltairventures.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Morehead City: local notes

Offshore bottom-fishing boats run out Beaufort Inlet past the Shackleford Banks shoals to natural rockpile ledges about 14 miles out in 110 ft of water

Source: crystalcoastnc.org

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is held in Morehead City every June

Source: thebigrock.com

Many charter boats and the Carolina Princess headboat dock along Evans St on the Morehead City waterfront (Town Docks)

Source: billcollectorcharter.com

Red snapper is listed as a prohibited species in NC coastal and joint waters on the DMF recreational limits page; striped bass may not be possessed in the Central Southern Management Area

Source: deq.nc.gov

Swansboro/Emerald Isle boats fish out of Bogue Inlet, the next inlet west of Beaufort Inlet

Source: liquidfiresportfishing.com

Questions

Morehead City fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Morehead City?

We list 18 charter captains and guides fishing from Morehead City, Beaufort and Atlantic Beach, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Morehead City?

Among 4 boats 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, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Morehead City?

The species Morehead City captains list most often are Redfish, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Speckled trout and Flounder. In October, the season calendar above shows Redfish, Speckled trout, False albacore, Mahi-mahi in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in North Carolina?

The DEQ page says only that 10-day licenses cannot be used aboard a for-hire (charter) vessel; it does not say whether charter passengers need their own license. A North Carolina resident annual license is $32 and a nonresident annual license $56. North Carolina fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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