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Fishing in Outer Banks

North Carolina’s Outer Banks is a unique place, surrounded by sounds and sea. So we don’t feel surprised that Outer Banks fishing is spectacular, many fishermen flock to this area, ready to battle the greatest fish in their lives.

The Outer Banks are a stretch of barrier islands on the coast of North Carolina and  Outer Banks spots are a combination of saltwater from the Atlantic and freshwater flowing from the many river tributaries. They look out onto the Atlantic to the east and face a network of sounds to the west and  Even though during the winter, Outer Banks gets benefit from the warm currents, and it is the go – to place for fishing lovers.

The Outer Banks has a lot of fishing potential like: salt marshes, grass beds, salt – tolerant flora. Winds bring ocean sediment and sand from the dunes right into these waters, becoming a rich source of food for smaller organisms such as Crabs, Shrimp, Mullet which are attractive bigger fish.

What can you catch around the Outer Banks?

You can hook a big number of fish in Outer Banks. Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Striped and Black Drum are the most common.

Redfish cruise the beaches to look for food. You can see them with plenty of numbers in the shallows in the Outer Banks. Flounder are food fish and they are popular in Outer Banks. Cobia are the springtime favorite, just need you drop your block, and you will have one fish on your line. But none of them compare to Bluefin Tuna and Outer Banks is a true Bluefin battleground. Bigeye, Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna all show up in these waters.

Fishers can have battle with Mahi Mahi, Wahoo on offshore, on fishing surf for Bluefish, Striped Bass or Amberjack, Grouper and Sea Bass are found in the bottom.

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How to fish in Outer Banks

Anglers in Outer Banks enjoy the best of both worlds : shallow water full of inshore predators and in warm ocean currents and big sport games. Due to its geography, there are many styles of fishing in the Outer Banks. 

Surf Fishing

If you want to spend your family in the weekend and also have love for the fishing, Surf fishing is the great choice for you, especially in Outer Banks where has variety fish and amazing nature. Red Drum, Bluefish, Sharks and Stripers… are hooked by surf fishing.

Charter Fishing

If you want to save your time and use all useful. Let go with someone who knows the area well. 

Pier Fishing

Fishing piers are a great and simple place to catch fish. Depending on how far down the pier you go, you can see Redfish, Sheepshead or Kingfish, Cobia. 

Kayak Fishing

Kayak fishing is getting popular over the years there even though it is not easy at all. Fighting a fish while sitting down needs more patience from anglers. These waters are shallow and still, just about 6 feet deep or less, which makes them great for Kayaking.

There are hotspots we would like to introduce to you when you have a chance to visit Outer Banks or are busy preparing a fishing trip there.

Cape Point : It is a mecca for surf anglers because Cape Point is where Gulf Currents and Labrador meet, provides amazing environment for fish. Go to the tip of Hatteras Island and you can see it.

Oregon Inlet : Another awesome fishing spot and.

Pamlico Sound: Here you can see Drum, Flounder, Trout and Striped. 

Rock Pile: it is deep about 180 feet of water. Billfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Tuna show up here with big numbers.

Gulf Stream : It has everything for deep sea enthusiasts. Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish, Wahoo are waiting for them to come to hook. 


Outer Banks Fishing Seasons

The best time to go fishing in the Outer Banks is spring and fall. 

In May: Hatteras Village Offshore Open

In June: Blue Marlin Release Tournament, Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament

In August: The Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament