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Outer Banks Fishing Charters
34 fishing charters and guides in Nags Head and Hatteras, each listed A to Z on its town page with boats, trip types, published prices and direct phone numbers. Oregon Inlet and Hatteras Inlet put Outer Banks boats close to the Gulf Stream, while the sounds behind the islands are known for inshore and nearshore trips.
Towns
Fishing charter towns in the Outer Banks
Typical half day is the median published price for a private trip of about 4 hours, where at least 3 boats in that town publish one.
| Town | Captains | Typical half day | Charters | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head Oregon Inlet, Wanchese, Manteo and Nags Head | 9 | – | All 9 · Inshore | Conditions |
| Hatteras Hatteras Village, Buxton and Avon | 25 | $600 | All 25 · Deep sea · Inshore | Conditions |
What you can fish
Deep sea, inshore and party boats in the Outer Banks
The water: the Gulf Stream offshore, the inlets and Pamlico Sound.
22
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.
22
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.
3
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.
Fish the Outer Banks captains list most: Mahi-mahi, Redfish, Wahoo, Sailfish, Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Flounder, Speckled trout, Cobia, Tuna. In season in October: Redfish, Sailfish, Speckled trout.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in the Outer Banks
Calculated from the private-trip prices captains publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $700 | $500 – $1,000 | 7 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,500 | $550 – $2,600 | 10 |
Compare: fishing charter prices across the US.
Questions
Outer Banks fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in the Outer Banks?
We list 34 captains and guides across 2 towns. Hatteras has the most, with 25. Each town page lists them A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in the Outer Banks?
Among 7 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $700 (from $500 to $1,000), and the median full day is $1,500. Prices are for the whole boat and vary by town, boat and season.
Which Outer Banks town should I fish from?
Pick the town closest to where you are staying – the runs to the fish are short from all of them. For offshore trips, look at the towns with the most deep sea boats in the table above; for calm water and kids, pick inshore. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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.
More fishing areas: Florida Keys · South Florida · Florida Gulf Coast · Lake Michigan · Lake Erie.
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