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Morehead City, North Carolina
Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City
12 charter boats in Morehead City, Beaufort and Atlantic Beach that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Morehead City deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck 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
Breakday Charters
Newport / Atlantic Beach
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, False albacore, Redfish
Carolina Princess
604 Evans St., Morehead City, NC 28557
Targets: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Black sea bass, Amberjack, Mahi-mahi
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
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
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
Capt. Stacy Fishing Center
416 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Targets: Vermilion snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Black sea bass, Amberjack, Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 18 operators: Morehead City fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Morehead City at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 4; Half day (about 4 hours) – 3; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3.
- Fish they list most: King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Redfish, Grouper, Wahoo.
- In season in October: Redfish, 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: 2 of 12 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Morehead City wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Morehead City
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats 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 full day (about 8 hours) | $1,225 | $1,150 – $1,300 | 3 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Morehead City: questions
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Morehead City?
The fish these boats list most often are King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Redfish. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore 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 inshore trips: 16 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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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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