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Nags Head, North Carolina
Nags Head Fishing Charters
9 charter captains and guides fishing from Oregon Inlet, Wanchese, Manteo and Nags Head, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Nags Head 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.
Your boat, Nags Head
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Citation Sportfishing
Wanchese Marina, 4457 Mill Landing Rd.
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna, Tilefish, Spanish mackerel, Bluefish
Country Girl Charters
Pirate's Cove Marina, 2000 Sailfish Drive, Manteo
Targets: Black sea bass
Crystal Dawn Head Boat
Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo
Targets: Spot, Atlantic croaker, Flounder, Weakfish, Speckled trout, Redfish, Sea mullet, Bluefish
Haphazard Sportfishing
Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo
Miss Oregon Inlet II Head Boat
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, 8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head
Outer Banks Fishing Outfitters
Kill Devil Hills
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Spot, Speckled trout, Flounder, Bluefish, Redfish, Spanish mackerel, Striped bass
Phideaux Fishing Charters Outer Banks
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Slip 10, 8770 Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head
Targets: Tuna, Marlin, Mahi-mahi, Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder
Rock Solid Fishing
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center (Rock Solid); Wanchese Marina (Carolina Blue, Southern Run), Nags Head
Wild Card Sportfishing
Safe Harbor Outer Banks, 708 Harbor Rd., Slip B6, Wanchese
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Blackfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, White marlin, Tilefish, Bluefish
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Nags Head?
How the 9 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.
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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: Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Flounder, Speckled trout.
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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: Black sea bass, Spot, Atlantic croaker, Flounder.
Nags Head is part of Outer Banks fishing charters: compare towns, prices and trips across the area.
Today on the water
Conditions in Nags Head right now
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NOAA Jennettes Pier, Nags Head
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NOAA Jennettes Pier, Nags Head
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NOAA Jennette's Pier
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Sunset after load
Live from NOAA tide station 8652226, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Nags Head.
Full tide table and what is biting: Nags Head fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Nags Head
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.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
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| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,450 | $550 – $2,600 | 3 |
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Seasons
What is biting in Nags Head, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Speckled trout |
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: oregon-inlet.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Nags Head: local notes
Source: nps.gov
Source: nps.gov
Source: phideauxfishing.com
Source: fishpiratescove.com
Source: wanchesemarina.com
Questions
Nags Head fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Nags Head?
We list 9 charter captains and guides fishing from Oregon Inlet, Wanchese, Manteo and Nags Head, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Nags Head?
4 of the 9 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.
What fish can you catch in Nags Head?
The species Nags Head captains list most often are Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Flounder, Speckled trout, Redfish and Marlin. In October, the season calendar above shows White marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin tuna, Redfish, Speckled trout 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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