Black Sea Bass Fishing in North Carolina

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Inshore charter fishing aboard True Grit in Hatteras, NC and Stuart, FL.m fishing light tackle, spinning rods, ltj, lures, bait, livelining, live bait for rockfish, stripers, striped bass, red drum, black drum, speckled trout, weakfish, flounder, spot, croaker, black sea bass, spanish mackerel. Some trolling and lots of casting the shallows for topwater surface action along the shoreline, grassbed, oyster

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Hatteras, North Carolina

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Black Sea Bass are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Black Sea Bass

Various

Black Sea Bass fishing in NC: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Hatteras. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Black Sea Bass

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Hatteras area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Black Sea Bass Fishing Regulations in North Carolina

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

5 per person per day

Size Limit

16-inch total length minimum

License Required

Coastal Recreational Fishing License

Regulations may vary by area and season; check current regulations before fishing.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Carolina state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Black Sea Bass Fishing in North Carolina

Hatteras Nags Head Southport Manns Harbor Manteo Ocean Isle Beach Wilmington Kitty Hawk

Other Popular Species in North Carolina

Swordfish White Bass Largemouth Bass Channel Catfish Crappie Spotted Bass Flathead Catfish Bluegill