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Nags Head, North Carolina
Inshore Fishing Charters in Nags Head
7 inshore guides in Oregon Inlet, Wanchese, Manteo and Nags Head 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
Nags Head 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.
Citation Sportfishing
Wanchese Marina, 4457 Mill Landing Rd.
Targets: Mahi-mahi, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna, Tilefish, Spanish mackerel, Bluefish
Crystal Dawn Head Boat
Pirate's Cove Marina, Manteo
Targets: Spot, Atlantic croaker, Flounder, Weakfish, Speckled trout, Redfish, Sea mullet, Bluefish
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. All 9 operators: Nags Head fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Nags Head 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: Full day (8 hours or more) – 3; Half day (about 4 hours) – 2; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Flounder, Speckled trout, Redfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna.
- In season in October: Redfish, Speckled trout (see the Nags Head season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 50).
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 7 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Nags Head 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 Nags Head
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 full day (about 8 hours) | $1,450 | $550 – $2,600 | 3 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Nags Head: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Nags Head?
The fish these guides list most often are Bluefish, Mahi-mahi, Flounder, Speckled trout, Redfish, Marlin. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Nags Head?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Nags Head also runs offshore trips: 5 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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